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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Period: 1940s
Period: 1920s
Art-Deco 9K Gold Manual Mens' Watch by ROTARY, Super-Sports, Non Magnetic.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Gold Art-Deco Gents' Watch by ROTARY, Super-Sports
9K Gold Cushion Case
Non magnetic
Manual Swiss Movement
circa 1930's
Leather strap
Comes with box and valuation
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Tudor Stainless Steel From 1956 with Custom Finish on the Original Dial
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 7813
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1956
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm
MOV...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Date Model 1501 Black Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex Reference 1501 Date Model Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel case with Engine Turned Bezel, Caliber 1560, 26 Jewel Automatic, Sel...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
1950s platinum and diamond watch
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1950s platinum and diamond watch has approximately 5 carats of F-G colour VVS clarity diamonds. Most of the diamonds are round cut except the 10 baguette cut diamonds...
Category
1950s French Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the bezel. F...
Category
1920s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Retro Rose Gold Oversized Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exceptional example of a mid-century Rolex creation made of 18 karat rose gold, this highly stylized bracelet is comprised of polished butterfly- or bowtie-shaped links, the pattern only interrupted to showcase a 12mm honeycomb watch...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner Gilt Dial Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
This is an ultra rare 1950's Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner. This watch is extremely rare due to its black gilt dial.
This watch is powered by the renown JLC caliber 476/3 17 jewel...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Bangle Wrist Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Woman's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, minerve hallmark.
It is formed of a bracelet made of an oval bangle in fall open at the base and retaining a rectangular case surmounted on bot...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
International Watch Company or IWC 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company "I.W.C."
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Diameter 17mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gold Baton Markers / Baton Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 8mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
VAULT FIND
This watch has been in a vault for nearly 50 years and the price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. This will of course delay shipping it out for a few days while we do the service and check it out.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the legendary house of I.W.C. is entirely hand made. We have never seen this model before and it is very fine and high grade. It is a small watch...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 32mm
MOVEM...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Universal Geneve Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Wristwatch 1940S
Located in Geneva, CH
Universal Geneve Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Wristwatch.
Circa 1940. Swiss made.
Wrist length: approx. 18.50 centimeters.
Case dimensions: 1.50 ...
Category
1940s European Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
MOVADO Vintage Woman Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
By Movado
Located in Paris, FR
MOVADO Mechanical lady's watch from the Movado brand in 18-carat yellow gold circa 1960
Original ribbon bracelet in 18k satin yellow gold. Original mechanism. The watch is in working...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Rare Ristside Art Deco Watch 1950 with Original Strap
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ristside or Batwing
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 23mm Length X 47mm Width
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 440
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Gilt Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Strap Pig Skin Leather, 15mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking Art Deco Watch is called the Ristside, it was produced by the legendary house of Gruen. The watch has been in our collection for nearly 50 years and it appears to be New Old Stock, as it is still fitted with its original Pig Skin Leather Strap. The strap is too dried out to actually use however (we can make you an exact one). We will supply it with a modern strap that will fit the original buckle. This watch is dependable and easy to service.
In the 1930's, we became Gruen agents in Los Angeles, California. Gruen was a great company to work with because they had a large collection, great styling, they were innovative and offered great service to their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies, withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing.
Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were
known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were
popular with consumers for many years.
In the 1920s, Gruen was one of the largest watch manufacturers in the United States. The company employed over 1,500 people and produced over 1 million...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Omega
Located in Bilbao, ES
1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold 37mm leather strap with box.
Mechanical manual wind
Case Number 27710112
17 rubies, all original condition wei...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,086 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diam...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 23mm
MOVEM...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Vintage Rolex Oyster Octagonal 1920's Extra Prima 1096 Case RARE
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1096
Serial: 260***
Year: 1925
Model: Rolex Oyster Vintage Octagonal
Band: Custom Leather Band
Dial: White / Off White
Case Size: ~32mm
In...
Category
1920s Vintage Wrist Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Rose Gold and Small seconds on the dial
Located in MADRID, ES
This is a vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage with rose gold case and leayther bracelet, and with small seconds on the dial.
This piece from the 1950s corresponds to the brand's golden ...
Category
1950s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Longines Art Deco Tank Watch with Unique Hand Constructed Steel Case from 1928
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Experimental Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1928
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wi...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Vintage 1920s Diamond Set Silver Dial Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Platinum Diamond Set Cocktail Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with arabic numbers, a fixed platinum bezel set with approximately 16 round cut diamonds, approximately 8 squar...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe 2479J Curved Domed Rectangular Watch with Stepped Case Circa 1950
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Patek Philippe 2479J Curved Rectangular watch with Stepped case and half hooded lugs. The watch is made in18K yellow gold and measuring 39 ...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930's Manual Rolex Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow Rolex Officially Certified Chronometer from the 1930's. The watch has an 18ct yellow gold square case, a cream dial with gold hour ...
Category
1930s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Andrews
METAL / MATERIAL: 14K Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1932
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Width 37mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 401
DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silver with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare model by the legendary American House of Hamilton, from Lancaster Pennsylvania. This watch was presented in 1932 to the winner of an amateur Skeet Shooting Contest in 1932 in Dayton Ohio. It is in excellent original condition and is still fitted with an original period strap and buckle, however the strap is too fragile to wear all the time so we put a new lizard strap on it and the original buckle. The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing on it. Only the finest Swiss watches like Patek Philippe...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lord Elgin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 8578
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 29mm
MOVEMEN...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Ebel 11 Carat Multi-Cut Diamond & Platinum Manual Wind Secret Watch
By Ebel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ebel Diamond and Platinum Bracelet With A Hidden Manual Wind Watch. Set in platinum, with over 11 carats in mixed cut natural diamonds.
This vint...
Category
1940s Swiss Artisan Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe 1566J Square Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This 1566J Patek Philippe vintage square watch features large fancy lugs and a 18K yellow gold measuring 26 x 26 mm, with 10"-200 ...
Category
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 with Original Buckle
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Vincent / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 38mm
MOV...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Longines Gold Filled Rare Art Deco Watch with Unique Crystal, circa 1940s
By Longines
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...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
18KT Yellow Gold Tiffany and Co Golden Shadow Wrist Watch, 1965
Located in Manhasset, NY
18KT Yellow Gold Tiffany and Co Golden Shadow Wrist Watch, 1965
Tiffany 18Kt weighing 66.3 grams total. Bracelet size 6.75 inches.
The Golden Shadow had three lines - the White Sh...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm X Width 18mm
MO...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Juvenia Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Style Ladies Watch From 1950's High Grade
By Juvenia
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...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
Category
1950s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Dial, Bezel and Hand Made Vuitton Strap 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570
DIAL / HANDS: Custom Made Yellow Dial with Baton Markers / Baton Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Hand Made Louis Vuitton Strap 20mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous specifications. However, it did not originally come on this watch. All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating. You can only get this rating when all the mechanical parts are original.
The diamond bezel is hand made to our specifications and watch meets all the rigorous standards of a Rolex.
We had these straps hand made in France using an original vintage Louis Vuitton Suit Case...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a Yellow Custom Dial from 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with 14Kt White Gold Fluted Bezel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS ...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
18K Yellow Gold Longines Vintage 1960's Manual 17 jewels 19mm Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This classical Vintage Longines ladies’ wristwatch
is in great condition & in excellent working order
Simple & timeless, it is an ideal watch...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lady's Dress Watch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, circa 1920s platinum dress watch by Patek Philippe, featuring platinum case, adorned with rose and single cut diamonds, approx. 0.50ctw,...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA461B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1967, in excellent working condition, unrestored. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Markers 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Silver Half Hunter Trench Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial 1925
By Longines
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...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
RADO Watch. Rado Marco Polo Automatic watch. Mens Rado 11839 Calendar.
By RADO
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
RADO Marco POLO 11839 Mens Watch 1960s
Fully Automatic Mechanical watch.
Silver with Gold Tone.
40mm by 36mm case
18k Rolled Gold Bracelet. Or...
Category
1960s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow and White Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Width 29mm
CIRCA: 1940's
MOVEMEN...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Egyptian Rose Gold & Steel Oyster with Factory Original Dial circa 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Egyptian Model
METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold & Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1938
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 29m...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Contemporary Green Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with White Gold Bezel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Military Chronograph Manual Watch from 1933
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt. Solid Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 39mm
CIRCA / YEAR: 1933
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel / Breguet Style / Breguet Blued Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 19mm / Medium Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a fantastic and rare watch. It is the largest Longines wrist chronograph produced at the time. The case has a coin edge, hinged back and bezel and a beautiful cuvette stating its provenance. The movement is in excellent condition and the steel work has Anglage finishing. This rare watch is running fine and you can wear it and use it to count off the minutes left on your parking meter.
The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association.
In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company.
Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world.
Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate.
Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches.
The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Omega Turler Watch, c.1950s
By Omega
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Omega Turler watch dates to the 1950s. The 18 carat yellow gold case is 36mm in diameter and contains a manual winding cal.283 movement. Ch...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1925 with Original Dial and Strap
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1925
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 27mm
MOV...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Blue Dial, circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm
MOVEME...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1940s Rolex Unisex Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1940s 14ct yellow gold unisex Rolex Chronometer watch. The dial is an off-white colour with rose gold hands and roman numeral indices...
Category
1940s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1930s Two Color Gold Benrus Mechanical Wrist watch
By Benrus
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 True Art Deco Benrus Wrist Watch, 28 x 26 M.M. 14k White and Yellow Gold 2 piece hinged case with hand Chased design work on the top and sides. 17 Jewel, mechanical, manua...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 6516 25mm 1960s All Original RA500
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, a defining classic from Rolex, all stainless steel Lady Oyster Date automatic, c.1968, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master w...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogaz Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
The case is rectangular in shape, the cream colored back with golden Arabic numerals. It is marked "RECO Swiss". The bracelet is a...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Ribbed Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Piaget ladies yellow Gold ribbed wristwatch is a testament to timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship. Crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece is not just a watch, it's a statement. The ribbed oval case has natural patina on the dial and complemented by a dark brown strap and gold buckle. Its minimalist dial, a nod to understated beauty, complements the richness of the gold, embodying a perfect blend of form and function.
18k yellow gold
Length: 23.9mm
Width: 26.00mm
Band width at case: 14mm
Case thickness: 5.12mm
Band: New genuine Crocodile - minor showcase wear
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: Rare original 18k Piaget...
Category
1960s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gruen Yellow Filled Gold Art Deco Tank Style watch with Original Dial from 1940
By Gruen
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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Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 592
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 26mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 425
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Original Dial with Gilt Arabic Numeral Markers / Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 19mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking Art Deco Watch was produced by legendary house of Gruen. The watch is dependable and easy to service. In the 1930's, we became Gruen agents in Los Angeles California. Gruen was a great company to work with because they had large collection, great styling, they were innovative and offered great service to their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing.
Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were
known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were
popular...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Vintage Ref 1038 Steel and 18k Zephyr Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1967 Rolex Reference 1038 Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. 3 piece Stainless Steel case with 18k Zephyr Bezel and Gold crown. Caliber 1570 Automatic, Self winding movement, Original and Mi...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Rare Original Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 705
METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X 22mm Width
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 16 Jewels / Caliber 335
DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Dial with Baton and Roman Numeral Gilt Markers / Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking Art Deco Watch was produced by the legendary house of Gruen. This watch still has an original flawless dial and original factory hands as well. We seldom see this model and never in this condition. The watch is dependable and easy to service. In the 1930's, we became Gruen agents in Los Angeles California. Gruen was a great company to work with because they had a large collection, great styling, they were innovative and offered great service to their customers. This is the only example of this watch we have ever seen. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies, withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing.
Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were
known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were
popular with consumers for many years.
In the 1920s, Gruen was one of the largest watch manufacturers in the United States. The company employed over 1,500 people and produced over 1 million...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
LeCoultre 14Kt Art Deco Watch circa, 1950's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Mid Century Design
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 32mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 438/4CW
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silver Dial With Gold Baton and Dot Markers / Gold Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a classic Mid Century French Design by the legendary house of LeCoultre. LeCoultre is one of the most innovative houses in all the world. They invented the Atmos Clock and are responsible for producing the worlds smallest watch...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Ladies Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Retro Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Alternating discs of rubies set in yellow gold and round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum, graduating in size, connect to two bands of rope chained yellow gold links. The cente...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Numerals
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unique watch Buren is done with an unusual articulated design. These watches were called "Drivers Watches...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique, Vintage and Luxury Wristwatches for Sale on 1stDibs
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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