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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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Style: Art Deco
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 MOVEM...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Platinum

1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. I was selected because of my attention to detail and originality. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. This would of been a perfect watch style for the film. Gruen "Quadron Model 63" Men's Art Deco design wristwatch in 14K yellow gold fill, circa 1930. This Quadron model has a large stepped case with a recessed crown. It was priced at $52.50 in 1930. It is in excellent condition showing only a few tiny specks of brassing to the bezel corners and a little to the tips of the lugs. The case back is excellent and unengaged, it does have a tiny flea bite. Dial is very good. Case measures 38mm long and 24mm wide. The watch is powered by its correct 15-jewel Gruen grade 157 Quadron manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong. In years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex. In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-j or 17-j tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Movado Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Diamond Wristwatch is made by Movado which is a fine watch making house. This watch just came back from my watch expert to be cleaned and check the working parts for good timing. The inside of this watch is not Movado as the mechanism has been changed but the beauty of this piece is in the looks, a simple Diamond Watch. This watch has white dial, silver markers and the face has a Diamond surround. The bracelet strap...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Stern Dial, 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pentagon METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 56mm X Width 45mm MO...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Jules Jurgensen 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Driver's Style Manual Watch, 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket-Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 51mm X Diameter 44mm CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT / ...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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White Gold

Cartier Vintage Diamond Platinum Collectible Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This timeless Vintage Cartier Ladies' diamond watch is crafted in sensual 32.4 grams of platinum. This flexible link watch was created in the 1960s era. Features 10 large baguette ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Watch, Ladies Wristwatch
Located in NEWARK, GB
This exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is crafted from dazzling diamonds and precious platinum, making it the perfect timeless accessory for any special occasion. Boasting an impressi...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 10 Size METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This watch is supplied with an original vintage Gold Filled Fob...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Watches

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White Gold

Art Deco Vacheron Constantin Geneve Platinum Pocket Watch With Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Manual Wind Art Deco Era Platinum Pocket Watch With Old European Cut Diamonds. Fixed with old-cut diamond-encrusted bail, hour markers, hands, and bezel. Hand-win...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1929 Hamilton "Square B" Art Deco, 17 Jewels, Beautiful Condition
Located in Raleigh, NC
Let me introduce you to the Hamilton Square B Engraved! It is a mouthful! This 14 karat white gold filled Art Deco beauty was made for approximately 2 years, a very short run. Who is the Hamilton Watch Company, read below! Think Art Deco, think Roaring 20's, think the birth of a wrist watch, that's is where this watch is placed in historical context Hamilton Watch Company, What a story! Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and began producing pocket watches. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy, and these principles had made Hamilton a...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Hand Engraved Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1908 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 4...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Art Deco Jaeger Le Coultre 14K Gold Watch Case
Located in New York, NY
An antique 1920s 14K yellow gold wristwatch case by Jaeger LeCoultre. Art Deco geometrical design, stepped rectangular bezel with single crown. Small black rectangular dial, round numerals, marked LeCoultre. Marked L, 14K on the backside. Total Weight: 18 grams. Collectible Luxury Clocks...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Art Deco Watches

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14k Gold

Omega Steel Oversized 1920s Wristwatch with Exceptional Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 54mm X Diameter 47mm MOVEM...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

1928 Art Deco Elgin 15 Jewel Survivor, Beautiful Restoration
Located in Raleigh, NC
What a beautiful watch. This 1920’s Men’s Elgin has been restored from the ground up. The 7 jewel movement purrs like a kitten and keeps accurate time. It has recently had a complete service to insure consistent reliability. This is a harder size to find, a 3/0 size and the coveted 15 jewel...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Illinois White Gold Filled Watch Art Deco Wrist Watch 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Commodore / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 27mm Length X 34mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 605 DIAL / HANDS: Silver Dial with Art Deco Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Illinois Watch Company was one of America's famous old houses. The company was sold to Hamilton in the late 1920's so this watch was produced after the sale. We seldom get Illinois wrist watches...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Lusserna Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond cocktail wristwatch, by Lusserna, with the original, silvered dial, with black enamel Arabic numerals, signed Lusserna, with plain black hands, in a square, two p...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R Excellent condition! fits 8" wrist runs perfect just serviced free overnight shipping a name you c...
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2010s European Art Deco Watches

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18k Gold

Cuervo & Sobrinos Silver Niello and Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Cuervo & Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Silver / Rose Gold and Niello Inlayed CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DI...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

1919 Waltham "Wandering Second" 15 Jewels with Stunning Movement
Located in Raleigh, NC
I have a shameless commercial plug for my shop. Many of my watches were used in the filming of an Epic Film due to be released in May 2023. The studio selected my shop due to the authentic restoration couple with the time period of 1919-1926. I will mention two actors who are in the upcoming movie, Leonardo Di Capra and Robert Di Nero… more to come. It was an honor and validated my shop for its authentic restoration practices. What a treat! Have you ever run across a “Wandering Second” WW1 / Trench watch. But……it is not your ordinary offering, look at the gold colored screws and gold-colored wheels. What a treat. This combination is very difficult to source in operating condition today, so many have abused as Father Time has passed us by. This is a 15-jewel movement, this was better than most that were 7 jewels, it was more reliable. This style is called a cushion for its shape which was popular in the early wrist watch era. The often-housed round dials with no seconds or a traditional second hand at six o’clock. Many of the WW1 wrist watches use 0 size movements, see below was size reference. 5/0s 26.25 mm 1.033 in 1 130 in 4/0s 27.09 mm 1.067 in 1 115 in 3/0s 27.94 mm 1.100 in 1 110 in 2/0s 28.79 mm 1.133 in 1 215 in 0s 29.63 mm 1.167 in 1 16 in I used the terms Trench Watch. What exactly is that? History about Trench Watches What is a “Trench Watch” ? They were created using 3-0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases that were meant to worn on the wrist. The watch movement companies would send their movements to independent jewelers, who in turn would select the cases to house the movement. So the ordering process might go like this. A customer walks into a jeweler, with the help of the jeweler, the customer selects a 15 jeweled movement, then they go on to the case selection. The jeweler may recommend a higher end case manufactures like Depollier, and then it is the style of case as many manufactures had several different styles. Once a complete selection was made, the jeweler put it together and delivered the watch. That is how many Trench Watches (wrist watches) were born in the early 1900's. The movements often came from women pocket watches...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

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

Juvenia Early Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Juvenia Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Automatic METAL / MATERIAL: Early Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31m...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

1928 Elgin E-1 Series, 15 Jewel, Rare Dial Offering
Located in Raleigh, NC
Thank you for dropping by. I have a sublime offering that is Art Deco through and through. Elgin, one of the prolific early American wrist watch manufacturers. The played a significant role during the early wristwatch era. This is just an example. This is an incredible survivor from two generations ago. This 1928, one year before “The Great Depression” hung over the US like a dark angry cloud. This could be labeled a Streamline Moderne offering in 14 karat white gold filled. The case is in remarkable condition for being almost 100 years young. Elgin “Model 621” men’s Streamline Moderne design wristwatch in 14K white gold fill, circa 1928. Let me share with you what makes this such a coveted treasure to own, if you are on my sight, you like vintage watches. With bias I know I offer some of the best in the market today, don’t take my word, read my reviews. Back to the Elgin, sorry I got lost for a moment. This dial is the crown jewel of this offering. It is called an Incuse Exploding dial...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

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

Gruen Curvex, 1942
Located in Sežana, SI
Gruen Curvex Year of Production: 1942 10k Gold filled case, approximately 36 mm in length, approximately 25 mm in width (excluding crown) Thickness 9.8 mm Rug width: 16mm The crown winds and sets smoothly Strap Material: New genuine brown leather strap Dial Color: champagne dial good conditions, with luminous numerals. Movement: Cal.440 Curvex Manual winding Crystal: Original clean high dome curved crystal Quite good general conditions In its glory years from the 1920s through the 1960s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even collaborating with Rolex from...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Shultz Two Tone Gold made for C.D. Peacock in Chicago Hand Made from 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shultz Watch Company for C.D. Peacock STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Rectangle METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow and White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / ...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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14k Gold

Gruen Solid Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Original Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Dress Pocket Watch / Hinged Back METAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Je...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Yellow Gold

Roamer Standard Art Deco Bauhaus Gold plated Watch Swiss Made circa 1950-60.
Located in Montreal, QC
Dark brown dial manual 15J mechanical movement in working condition, brown leather strap. In good condition, preowned with age wear.
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold Plate

Gruen Steel Art Deco Watch with a Custom Finished Tiffany Blue Dial from, 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEME...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Art Deco 1930 Wrist Watch in .900 Platinum with 4.98 Ctw in Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
At deco platinum wristwatch. Beautiful highly decorated lady wristwatch, made in America during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This elegant wristwatch has been crafted in so...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. I have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches. I pride myself in offering the best quality and reasonable prices. Remember, "Price is what you pay, value is what you get". What a rare watch to offer. This is a most extraordinary watch to find. I have a solid gold one for sale by Cyma, a Sterling Silver from Eberhard as well. History of Marvin: Marvin is a classic watch-making brand steeped in the tradition of fine Swiss horology. It was founded over 150 years ago, in 1850 in Berne, Switzerland by the brothers Marc and Emmanuel Didisheim. The Marvin philosophy from 1850 to the today has always been to provide quality and fine finishing for reasonable prices. The founders embraced a non-elitist vision of watchmaking. To them, artful design, unquestionable quality, and obsession with detail were not incompatible with affordability. A philosophy that is mirrored in our offering of this vintage Marvin watch. For over 150 years, it has remained true to its founding principles of passion, daringness, strong ethics and humor. The Marvin brand is known for its tradition of beautiful and reliable time pieces, rich in style and history. Marvin quickly established itself as a brand that provided good design and quality finishing for reasonable money. Through the middle of the 20th century Marvin expanded and made a name for itself through motorsports sponsorship and celebrity “endorsements”. Both Marilyn Monroe and Che Guevara both wore Marvins, so you are in good company. The current modern Marvin lineup is geared towards affordable luxury, therefore whether you choose a vintage or modern Marvin, the philosophy remains the same. One cannot avoid in the passion and quest of learning and understanding the beginning of the wristwatch to bypass the story of the hermetic timepieces. “Sealed” pieces were first patented by Francois Borgel in 1891, and the semi hermetic were patented by Charles Rothen, an employee of Francois Borgel’s daughter who took over after her father died. The “fully hermetic” was originally believed to have been first patented by Jean Finger in 1921, but later it was found that it was preceded by Gruen some four years earlier (applied 1918/granted 1919). The final Rolex Oyster patent was originally patented by Perregaux and Perret on October 30, 1925, and bought by Hans Wilsdorf for the launch of the now famous Rolex Oyster in 1926. My first fully hermetic timepiece and probably the most “exotic” watch in my collection even today is my Waltham Dive Watch  This watch has been designed with swing lugs to help it fit the curvature  of the writs, another sophisticated design element of this watch Although this achieved the desired waterproof effect, it had an extra step in winding and setting the watch, the front bezel had to be unscrewed everyday so that the watch could be wound.  However, despite the design drawback, a number of manufacturers, produced watches using this case design, not many have survived It appears that Wilsdorf must have liked the design and bought the patent, because a Rolex watch called the “Hermetic” using this case design was produced from 1924, and similar designs from other manufacturers disappeared. And lest we forget, the Gruen identical patent (more or less), applied for in 1918, was granted 1919.  In January 1921 Jean Finger of Longeau, Berne, Switzerland, was granted Swiss patent number 89276 for a “Montre à remontoire avec boitier protecteur”—literally a watch with a protective box. The watch was placed inside a larger case with a screw-down bezel that formed a hermetic seal totally protecting the watch. Once the bezel was unscrewed, the smaller watchcase came out on a hinge to allow the hands to be set and the movement wound.  The watch was placed inside a larger case with a screw-down bezel that formed a hermetic seal totally protecting the watch. Once the bezel was unscrewed, the smaller watchcase came out on a hinge to allow the hands to be set and the movement wound. Rolex called the “Hermetic” using this case design was produced from 1924, and similar designs from other manufacturers disappeared. The dial is simply signed “Eberhard” and is MINT! The black script is nice and dark and the blued steel hands are immaculate and original, the also have been relumed.  I had this watch serviced by a European watch maker with 40 years of service, it runs fabulous as of this listing.  This watch is a very exotic piece that has significant historical relevance and thus very collectible The movement is signed Marvin and is a 15-jewel hand wound configuration with adjusted to 2 positions.  The case is .925 silver and is marked inside the case back FB, this is none other than Francis Borgel, one of the most venerable “Hermetic Trench Watch Case manufacturers of their day. They were considered to pinnacle of Hermetic Watch...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Sterling Silver

Elgin “Hermetic” Trench / WW1 Y/G Filled Beautiful Survivor!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Here is another sublime offering from Vintage Watch Corner. While this could be called a “Trench Watch" style, it a rare case. It is a “Hermetic Case” (screw on bezel and case back) WW1 Trench Watch...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Hammered METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA: 1923 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Very Rare Red Stippled Dial / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the most unusual Illinois pocket watches I have ever seen. The white heavy gold filled case has a unique "hand hammered" finish to it. Even more unique is the original dial done with a red stippled or crackled background. I have never seen this unusual dial on any pocket watch. The hands are original as well and done in blued steel. This watch has a 17 jewel movement which is beautifully finished as well. Illinois was one of America's premier watch companies making high grade railroad watches...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Cufflinks, Antique Art Deco Diamond & Onyx Platinum , French, by Ghiso, C. 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco back to back cufflinks. Ghiso, the famous French house made these back to back 18K cufflinks, circa 1925. Onyx panels are bordered with 30 rose cut diamonds set in platinu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

1930's Elgin Sports Watch 15 Jewel Stainless Case, Stunning Dial
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner. First a PSA (Public Service Announcement) Vintage Watch Corner was selected as the Vintage watch source to supply “period” watches (1918-1926) for a major motion picture. This picture is being filmed in Oklahoma as we speak. It is a validation of the authenticity of my restorations. What a great looking Elgin. This watch is from the late 1930’s, It is Elgin’s answer to the “waterproof” watch. The crystal has a gasket between the case and crystal, the case back has a gasket between the movement retainer ring and the case back, that by the way threads on. I love the oversized crown; it adds a distinguished look to a “functional watch. This watch was targeted for the outdoors person who wanted a watch that could withstand the elements, hence multiple gaskets and oversized crown. I love the two tone dial. It has a golden minute...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Stainless Steel

Lonville Yellow Gold Filled Swiss Made, Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lonville Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm x Diamete...
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1940s Swiss 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

Art Deco Gents Swiss Manual Wrist Watch By Larex, c1939
Located in Westward ho, GB
For those gents out there who desire a less than generic looking watch, who aspire for something not only classy but very distinctively Art Deco then this maybe the timepiece for you...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Watches

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Stainless Steel, Other

1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
Located in Raleigh, NC
But first, I have a shameless plug! My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. The movie will be release this month. What an extraordinary timepiece to be shown. I have never seen one as original as this one. All functioning parts work like they should. Look and study what you see in front of you. This is the only one that I have offered. This watch in its 106 year old history has been taken care of, it is evident from the collective condition This brand of watch needs no introduction. The style of watch may not be known too well as well. This is a very rare offering, I don’t use that word lightly (rare) . This watch is specifically called...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Sterling Silver

Gruen 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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White Gold

Nardin Silver Niello Pocket Watch Original Dial & Box & Papers and Matching Fob
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver with Niello Inlay CIRCA: 1929 DIMENSIONS: 48mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CA...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

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Niello

Gruen Yellow Gold Art Deco Tank Style watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1944 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm Length X 23mm Diameter ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Omega 1970s De Ville 'Emerald' Collection, Emerald-Cut Raised, Oblong Case
Located in London, GB
Omega De Ville 'Emerald' Collection | REF. 8271 | Gold Dial | Emerald-Cut Raised Glass | Oblong Case | Circa 1970s | 18k Yellow Gold Pre-owned, excellent condition Omega De Ville 'Emerald' Collection reference 8271 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch circa 1970s. Gold brushed dial with a shimmer effect, protected and enhanced by an Emerald-like cut mineral glass, which is where the 'Emerald' Collection name comes from. An 18k Yellow Gold 24mm case, winder, integrated bracelet with hollowed square pattern bracelet, clasp with the Omega logo and manual-wind movement. This watch will fit a wrist of 16.5cm. It comes with our Watch Collectors Box...
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1970s European Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Yellow Gold

1931 Elgin Campus Model 467. White and Green Gold Filled! Art Deco Beauty
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elgin, think Art Deco, think white and green gold-filled middle case, Think amazing condition. This is part of the Elgin Campus series that came out. This is the model 467. But first…… Think 1931! Think Elgin Campus Series! I have a shameless plug! My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Gubelin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Manual Winding Dress Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gubelin Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Width 13mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 J...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Wrist, circa 1918 Rare Model
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA: 1918 DIMENSIONS: Length 28mm X Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT /...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel and Gold Precision With Patinated Original Dial from 1953
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Round / Reference 4517 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X ...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co. by International 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Tank Watch, circa 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank / Hinged Case METAL / MATERIAL: 18Ktl. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / ...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Shreve & Co Platinum Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 23mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber High Grade Swiss DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Platinum Bracelet / Length 6 3/4 or 17cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Shreve & Co. is a jewelry and watch retailer that was founded in San Francisco, California in 1852. The company was originally founded by George C. Shreve and his nephew Samuel, and it quickly established itself as one of the leading jewelers in the West. In the early days of the company, Shreve & Co. specialized in selling silver...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Platinum

J.W Benson White Gold-Filled Watch circa 1930's with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J. W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 032K METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 32mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial with Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The J.W. Benson watch...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

1880's Ladies J.W. Benson Bracelet Watch with Articulated Band Kiln Fired Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J. W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Victorian Ladies Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1880's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / Cylindrical Escapement DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Solid Gold Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Unique Articulated Bracelet WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the most unique wrist watches I have ever seen. The workmanship is exceptional and it should be since it was produced by the legendary house of Benson's. One of Europe's most famous houses. The J.W. Benson watch...
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1880s American Antique Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Arta Yellow Gold Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, 1950s Looks Like New Old Stock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Arta Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Essex Nickel Silver One Button Chronograph Original Enamel Dial Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Essex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 1 Button chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 37mm CIRC...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Cartier 2303 Tank Franchaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s. large Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier 2303 Tank Francaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s Large WristWatch SPECIFICATIONS: Cartier Chronoflex quartz large men's watch Ref 2303. This watch i...
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: South Bend Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS /...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Wittnauer Art Deco Watch Tank Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36mm Length X 26mm Width MOVEMENT / ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cartier Art Deco period 18kt yellow gold open-face circular EWC movement pocket
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Art Deco period 18kt yellow gold open-face circular EWC movement pocket watch. The rear side has an engraved family crest. The movement is signed European Watch and Clock ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 25mm Width MOVEMENT...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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