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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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Period: 20th Century
Style: Art Deco
1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 1.56 carat ruby and 1.02 carat diamond ladies cocktail watch crafted in 9k white gold; part of our vintage watch collection. This stunning ladies vintage cocktail watch...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
Located in Berkeley, CA
Lovely and chic pocket watch to the effigy of HRH Duke of Wellington, the date is around 1930. The watch has a very nice "Guillochet" (engraved border) around the dial, the graphism ...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Silver

LeCoultre 14Kt. and Enamel Inlay Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm x Width 2...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks, circa 1930s
Located in Westward ho, GB
Fabulous pair of matching Art Deco men’s cufflinks with a great geometric pattern. Silver toned metal with red enamel decoration and dating to the 1930's make this links very distinc...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Watches

Longines 14Kt. White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Watch, Dial by Stern Freres 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 48 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 28mm Length X 14mm...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Girard Perregaux 18Kt. Yellow Gold Campaign Style from W. W. 1
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Luminous Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is an early example of a Girard Perregaux Campaign, or Trench Watch. We seldom see Perregaux wrist watches from the W. W. 1 era. This is a unique watch...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Rogers Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: A. Shield / Rogers Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 22mm MO...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Longines 14 Karat Rose Gold Russian Style Tonneau Shaped Wristwatch ca Mid Teens
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Mid Teens DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 51mm X Width 31mm ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Patek Philippe 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, Worlds Thinnest Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. for Gubelin STYLE / REFERENCE: Ultra Thin Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber Ultra Thin DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered by Stern Freres Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is, The Worlds Thinnest Watch. Patek Philippe produced this watch in 1920. They achieved the ultimate in watch making history by setting the Roller Jewel into the Balance Wheel Arms. This had never been done before. Not even Cartier produced a thinner watch than this one. Additionally, this watch has the ultimate in dials as well. The dial was produced for Patek Philippe by Stern Freres. Stern was renowned in Switzerland, as well as world wide as the finest dial house of all time. In fact Stern, in the early 1930's, purchased the bankrupt house of Patek Philippe and they still own Patek today. The dial is done in Sterling Silver and the printing is engraved out and filled with enamel, fired in a furnace at 1500 degrees Fahrenheit, polished, fired again and finally polished for the last time. This work is no longer done as it was to expensive and time consuming. The hands are also of the finest workmanship and these are the original hands and done in Blued Steel. This is done by heating the steel up to 640 degrees Fahrenheit and quickly quenching the hands. Lastly, you may be able to see that the case work on this watch features a remarkable detail. It has what is called the "hidden hinge." When the case is closed you cannot see the hinge. Only the worlds finest jewelers know how to make the "hidden hinge." This watch comes with what appears to be the original period 18Kt. and enamel inlayed chain. The chain is entirely hand constructed. This is the finest example of a Patek Philippe Pocket Watch...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nastrix Women's 14k Gold and Platinum Hand-Winding Dress Watch w/ Diamond Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Nastrix Women's 14k Gold and Platinum Hand-Winding Dress Watch w/ Diamond Band Movement #1676 14k White Gold Case w/ Diamond Bezel 15 mm Wide (16 mm w/ Crown) 22 mm Long Lug-to-Lug ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Asprey 18ct Two Gold Art Deco Keyless Lever Open Face Dress Pocket Watch, C1920s
Located in London, GB
Asprey. AN 18ct Two Colour Gold Art Deco Keyless Lever Open Face Dress Pocket Watch C1920s Dial: The silver satin finished dial signed Asprey, raised gold Arabic numerals and engine...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Watches

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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet Movement:Mechanical Manual Winding Functions: Hours, minutes Material: Platinum Case: Case length 10 mm x Height 22.5 mm, Dial measurements Length 6.6 x Height 11 mm, sapphire glass. Dial: Silver/Cream dial with black roman numerals. Strap: Diamond bracelet strap...
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20th Century Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Crown Yellow Gold Filled Campaign Style from 1920's with Original Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Crown Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Patent Date, 1910 DIMEN...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

1940s 2.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage Art Deco 2.04 carat diamond and platinum ladies fob watch brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collection...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tourneau 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Triple Date Valjoux Chronograph, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tourneau / Valjoux STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Chronograph with Full Calendar METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42m...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Platinum Gents Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Retailed by Tiffany & company, 43 M.M. Platinum 3 Piece case, 18 Jewel Manual wind Nickle lever movement. Silver Sa...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Platinum

Juvenia Sterling Silver Campaign Style Rotary Phone Bezel Manual Wristwatch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Juvenia Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA: 1920's DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT /...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Cuervo & Sobrinos Sterling Silver Campaign Style by Concord Watch Co. circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord Watch Co. for Cuervo & Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Regina Sterling Silver Campaign Style with Original Enamel Dial circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Regina Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Sterling CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Arabic Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic example of a WW1 military...
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1910s Vintage Art Deco Watches

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14k Gold

Chronometre Election 18Kt. Solid Gold Campaign Style Watch, Circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Chronometre Election STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style / Articulated Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Election Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Luminous Numbers / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic campaign style watch was produced in Switzerland by Election Watch...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Bulova Women's Vintage 14k White Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Gray Cord Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova Women's Vintage 14k White Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Gray Cord Band Movement #6:TA-41988 14k White Gold Case w/ Sapphire and Diamond Accents 17 mm...
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20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Wittnauer 14Kt. Rose Gold 1940 Art Deco Ladies Watch with Ruby and Diamond Bezel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 14mm Di...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980
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

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

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Movado Sterling Silver Campaign Style Tonneau Shape Manual Winding, circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm x Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Luminous Hands / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 10mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This very unique watch...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Vintage Cartier Trianon Santos Extra Thin, Large Size, circa 1978-1980
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Cartier Trianon Santos extra thin (extra plate), fitted with an 17-jewel Frederick Piguet movement caliber 096. The watch was made in the late...
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1980s French Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Regina Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Campaign Style from 1915 with Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Regina Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign or Trench Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENS...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Men's Large Size, circa 1975-1980
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Circa 1975-1980, made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 25 x 36mm. The watch is accompanied with a black crocodile...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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

Wittnauer Art Deco Tank Style Yellow Gold Filled with Custom Finished Dial 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 5005 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 26mm...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Paris STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT / ...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Platinum

Tissot for C. D. Peacock Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mathey Tissot for C. D. Peacock STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 30mm Length X 9mm Diamet...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Platinum

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

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch with sa...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

V Rare Omega Military c1943 Caliber 100 Watch. Two-Tone Dial. All Original Parts
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is a Military watch, dating from circa 1943. ~~~ Being in ama...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

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

Gruen Curvex, 1941
Located in Sežana, SI
Gruen Curvex Year of Production: 1941 10k Gold filled case, approximately 39 mm in length, approximately 23.8 mm in width (excluding crown) Thickness 9.8 mm Rug width: 16mm The crown winds and sets smoothly Strap Material: New genuine black leather strap Dial Color: Silver, good conditions, with 18k gold applied 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

Gruen Curvex, 1941
Gruen Curvex, 1941
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Cartier Paris and Edmond Jaeger Seed Pearl and Diamond Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1910s, this early platinum, seed pearl and diamond wristwatch was created by Cartier Paris in collaboration with Edmond Jaeger and European Watch & Clock. The square ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Patek Philippe 431J Extra Large Curved Rectangular Art Deco Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 431J Extra Large Curved Rectangular Art Deco watch features a case that measures 47 x 25mm and comes with ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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18k Gold

Geneve Platinum Diamond Women's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Milgrain Detailing
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Geneve Platinum Diamond Women's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Milgrain Detailing Movement #MWMANN Calibre #FHF59 Platinum Art Deco Rectangular Case w/ Diamond Accents 28 mm Long 10 mm Wide...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 18.89 DIAL / HANDS: Original Gilt Dial with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing by Stern Freres / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Henry Birks and Sons is the most famous house in Canada, the Cartier of Canada. This unique watch was produced for Birks by Longines. Impressively, the dial was produced for Longines, for this watch by the house of Stern Freres. The Stern family were the most renowned dial house in Switzerland. They were so successful that in the early 1930's, after falling into bankruptcy they purchased the Patek Philippe Watch Company. Stern still owns Patek Philippe to this day. The dial on this watch is in flawless original condition. Longines 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. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way. Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind wristwatch effortlessly for an elegant look. This piec...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch. The rounded rectangle-faced dial with framed in round diam...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Lusina Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch with Articulated Case 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lusina Watch Company by Angeles STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 11mm Diameter MOVEMENT ...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver and Niello CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Print / Blued Steel Breguet Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Supplied with Pocket Watch Chain WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a great looking dress watch by the iconic house. The case is done in Sterling Silver and engraved and filled with Niello. Niello is an ancient process no longer done today, The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Print by Stern Freres. Stern was house that bought Patek Philippe when it went bankrupt in the 1930s. Stern Still owns Patek Philippe today. You will likely never see another example of this watch again. We have just serviced it and it keeps dependable time as well. 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. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way. Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...
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Located in Long Beach, CA
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Located in Long Beach, CA
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Located in Long Beach, CA
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