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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
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Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Late Art Deco Manual Winding Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Ref. 4591 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Width 22mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Hamilton 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 14 MOVEMENT /...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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White Gold

Leroy Ladies Platinum Art Deco Articulated Diamond Dress Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Leroy STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum and Diamond DIAMONDS: VS1-SI1 Clarity / F-G color DIMENSIONS: Length 55mm X Width 16mm CIRCA: 1920's / 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Numbers...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & 14Kt. Gold Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 22 Jewels / Caliber 757 DIAL / HANDS: White Dial with Silver Markers / Silver Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Diamond Bracelet / 5 7/8 Inches or 15cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking all original Art Deco Watch is all original and produced by the legendary American House of Hamilton. The watch has just been given a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and keeps dependable time. We seldom see diamond dress watches in this condition. This one is very elegant and in exceptional condition with 1.75cts. of VS Diamonds. If you are looking for a spectacular watch for special evenings The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy. All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance. This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military. In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world. Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement. In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was the a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us. Someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Juvenia Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch from 1950's High Grade
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Juvenia Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 19mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Watches

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Quartz, 14k Gold

Art Deco 17 Jewels Square Dial Gents Manual Wristwatch, c1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
For those gentlemen out there who seek a stylish watch which reflects the Art Deco styling and also offers quality then look no further this watch maybe for you. Although unbranded we know this watch is Swiss, this watch has a good sized square dial...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Art Deco Ladies Manual Marcasite Cocktail Watch by Premex, C1940's
Located in Westward ho, GB
This is a stunning Art Deco marcasite cocktail watch by Premex. The rectangular face has gold numbers and hands which add an extra touch of class to the watch. The strap and case are silver plated and in excellent condition with no missing marcasite's. The strap has an internal circumference of 16 cm so will fit a wrist up to about 15.5 cm in circumference. It has a good clasp with the added security of a little clasp on the side of the strap and a safety chain. Fully working and keeping good time having had a light service. A gorgeous Art Deco cocktail watch...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Watches

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Marcasite, Mixed Metal

Vintage Gruen "The Polo Player" Gold-Plated Watch w/ Black Leather Band, 23 mm
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Quartz movement. Case # 0198GR3182. Weight: 34.9 grams. Does not include the original box or paperwork. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purchase. ...
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20th Century American Art Deco Watches

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Gold Plate

Waltham Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Watch High Grade 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamond CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 10mm...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Platinum

Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Dial & Hands
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Width 34mm...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled, White Gold

Bulova Art Deco Gold Filled Automatic Watch with Original Dial "Devils Watch"
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / The Devils Design METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950 / 60's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X ...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Beautiful Platinum Diamond Bracelet Dress Watch with Big Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Bracelet Dress Watch With Big Diamonds Movement: Mechanical Manual Winding Functions: Hours, minutes Material: Platinum Case: Case 10 mm x 22.5 mm Thickness 7.1 mm, sapphire glass. Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals. Strap: Diamond bracelet strap...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

14k Solid Gold Screw Stud Smart Watch Accessory Gold Watch Band Accessory Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Screw Stud Smart Watch Accessory Gold Watch Band Accessory Gift Seller Notes “Price for Only 1pc Stud.” Handmade Yes Country/Region of Manufacture India Material 14k ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Birks 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Ladie's Watch 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt White Gold with Gold Filled Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 2...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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18k Gold

Universal Geneve 18Kt. Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex 2 Tone Ladies Dress Watch
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

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Rolex 18kt. Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Hardware 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Width 16mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Standard Nickel Silver Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Standard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding ...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Pendant Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in bold design, this elegant pendant watch by Cartier is in a class of its own. Crafted of platinum with a jet bezel, the timepiece features pierced hands and painted Arabic numerals on the dial. Diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carat add a timeless finish and brilliance to the creation. The Cartier tradition...
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20th Century French Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Watch Fob Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite watch fob pendant from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This sophisticated Art Deco piece showcases an elong...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gruen Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 17mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber Gruen 835 / Rolex 200...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Cartier Panthere Les Styles W2504431 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Les Styles W2504431 / 1070 Ladies Watch. 22mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. White dial with blue steel hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Bl...
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1990s Art Deco Watches

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18k Gold

Art-Deco c1930's 9K Rose Gold Tonneau Swiss Unicorn Ladies’ Cocktail Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This ladies' cocktail watch is by Swiss brand Unicorn, from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in excellent working order. It features: Elegant tonneau-...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Rose Gold

14k Solid Rose Gold Twisted Smart Watch Band Charm Solid Gold Watch Accessory.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Rose Gold Twisted Smart Watch Band Charm Solid Gold Watch Accessory. Seller Notes “Price for Only 1pc ” Handmade Yes Country/Region of Manu...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled 1950's Battery Watch Original Black Dial and Original Strap
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Design METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width ...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Platinum Vintage "Benson London" Ladies Watch with 8 Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Vintage "Benson London" Ladies Watch With Rose Cut Diamonds Movement: mechanical with hand winding Functions: hours, minutes Case: platinum ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Waltham 14k Solid Yellow Gold American Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1926
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Width 27...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch by I.W.C., circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company / Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco "Baron" Model Curvex New Old Stock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Baron / Curvex Series METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's /50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm W...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch with Pearl Bracelet circa, 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 10mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Ma...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Platinum

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Watch with Diamond Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 449 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 22mm...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Automatic Art Deco Watch, circa 1960's with Rare Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 33...
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1960s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. by E. Huguenin Platinum Art Deco Tank Style Watch Hand Made 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Huguenin for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Diamond Dial METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 19mm M...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Platinum

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

Antique Steel Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Steel pocket watch. Height: 6.00 centimeters. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Watches

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Steel

Gruen Yellow Filled Gold Art Deco Tank Style watch with Original Dial from 1940
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

Welsam Silver and Niello Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Bracelet 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Welsam Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Oval with Integracted Bracelet METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34m...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Le Coultre 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Full Length
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Le Coultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 15mm MOVEMEN...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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White Gold

Vintage Women's Gruen Gold-Plated Art Deco Watch with Leather Band
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Movement #705-4-21355 Case #651383-700-337 Model/Type Number 337 Year of Manufacture: 1938 (late guild watch classified because of movement) Total Mass = 22.5 grams Does Not Include ...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold Plate

Longines Silver Half Hunter Trench Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial 1925
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Style / Military METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 49mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Style Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the finest example of a "trench" watch we have ever had. The watch is entirely hand made. The case cover is done in classic Breguet Engine Turning, with a "Half Hunter" cover and Kiln Fired Blue Enamel with Roman Numerals. The Roman Numerals are balanced out against the Breguet Arabic Numeral Dial. The movement is hand made by Longines and very high grade. We have just serviced this fine watch and it keeps dependable time and can be worn all the time and counted on to get you there on time as well. 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...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Silver

Angelus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Chrono/Calendar circa 1940s High Grade
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Angelus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Calendar METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Waltham Gold-filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch circa 1896 with Rare Bloom Finish
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pendant Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1896 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT...
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1890s American Antique Art Deco Watches

Rolex Steel and Rose Gold "Bubble Back" with Rare Original Dial from 1942
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Solid Pink Gold Bezel ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Art Deco Ladies White Gold Filled Manual Watch with Emeralds, Serviced, C1928
Located in Westward ho, GB
c1928 ladies Art Deco manual wrist watch, newly serviced Oct 2022. Original and in very beautiful original condition. The four triangular emeralds are complete and in very good condi...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Watches

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Emerald, Gold-filled, White Gold

Rolex Chromium Marconi Hermetic Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex / Marconi STYLE / REFERENCE: Hermetic METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium CIRCA: 1930's DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This very unique watch...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Waltham Platinum Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1936
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1936 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 20mm X Width 40mm MOVEMENT / ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Platinum

Mido Multifort Steel "Bumper" Automatic with Original Patinated Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Multifort / Reference 230 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 33mm...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Steel

Wittnauer Yellow Gold Filled with Rare Engine Turned Dial Automatic Watch, 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA: 1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT /...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 17...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Opened Faced METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIO...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Longines Gold Filled Rare Art Deco Watch with Unique Crystal, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm x Width 41m...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1928 Modified Tortue Shape
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 6 / 0 DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 20mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is the only example we have ever seen of this model by the legendary house of Illinois Watch Company. The case is entirely hand engraved and the movement is hand made as well. The shape, The Tortue was originally designed by Louis Cartier in the early teens and the style was copied by nearly every watch company. Cartier based the design of the Tortue Shaped Watch on some columns saw in an ancient Greek Temple as a young man. The columns were held up at the base by giant...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

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

Waltham 14Kt. Gold Campaign Style Watch from 1915 with Original Enamel Dial 1929
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1929 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 3/0 DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Just around the corner from the global stock market crash, this watch came to be. What a great and original Waltham Watch this is. We seldom see watches from this era in such fine condition. Imagine navigating your modern day with a nearly 100 year old device (I wear a watch from 1919 every day and it always gets me there on time). This piece is fitted with a solid gold case by America's finest case maker, Depollier. They made custom cases for all the finest American watch companies, including those renowned Swiss houses imported to America. The watch is also fitted with its original and flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial and it still has its original Blued Steel Luminous Hands as well. Lastly, it appears to have its original crown as well. The watch keeps dependable time and can be worn all the time as well. You will likely never see another truly vintage American Watch in finer condition than this one. Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully crafted design is timeless. Even after 100 years or more, this watch can dependably be worn, used and counted on to get you there on time, every time. It is versatile enough to be worn for all types of occasions and various clothes. Wear it with a suit or even for more casual occasions but, certainly, feel confident that you are wearing a piece of history. The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products. By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives. The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association. In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world. Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said, it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate. Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
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