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

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Sterling Silver

1938 lady's Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch Factory Marked Case & Works
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1938 lady's Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Watch Mechanical Watch Wrist Length 6.25 inch Marking "Rolex" ,"9c" , "110266", "Worlds---" , "Jessica" Cond...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

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

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Yellow Gold

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

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Gold-filled

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

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Helbros Stainless Steel Two Register Chronograph Manual Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 38 mm X Diameter...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Birks Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch with Kiln Fired Blue Enameled Dial 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons / Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width 15mm MO...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Platinum

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

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Gold-filled

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

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Gold-filled

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

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White Gold

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

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Gold, Stainless Steel

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

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Diamond, Platinum

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

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Yellow Gold

Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's
By Minerva
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Minerva Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length x...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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

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Sterling Silver

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

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Platinum

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

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Gold-filled

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

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Yellow Gold

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

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

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Gold-filled

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

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Gold-filled

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

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Gold-filled

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

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

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White Gold

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

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 Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Gruen Curvex, 1942
Gruen Curvex, 1942
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Cyma for Cuervo & Sobrinos Nickel Watch
By Cyma
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cyma Watch Company for Cuervo & Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Leng...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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

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Diamond, Platinum

Rare Elgin “Madame Jenny” Art-Deco c 1928 Ladies Watch in 14K Gold Fill & Enamel
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & very rare timepiece is a beautiful ladies' bracelet watch by Elgin The timepiece is in amazing original condition & it excellent working order In the 1920's Elgin r...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Gold-filled, Enamel

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

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

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Gold-filled

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

Wittnauer Art Deco Gold Filled Tank Style Watch circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 22mm Wid...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Rolex Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch 1950S
Located in Geneva, CH
Rolex Diamond round and baguette cut on white gold 18K wristwatch. Circa 1950. Rolex. Numbered. Rolex Precisions. Total gross weight: 22.12 grams. We do not guarantee the function...
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1950s European Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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 Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Howard Steel Oversized Wristwatch Manual Winding from 1921
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Steel with Exhibition Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 Movement / European Case from 1980's DIMENSIONS / SI...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Vintage Granat Bros Platinum and 18k White Gold Watch
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage ladies platinum wristwatch with 18k white gold link-style bracelet. With 73 round settings on the watch and bracelet this piece is perfect for a effortless elegant look. Brand: Granat Bro...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

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Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Early Art Deco Cushion shape 18 Karat Gold watch Circa 1927-1928
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe Early Art Deco Cushion shape watch Circa 1927-1928, The watch is made in 18K yellow gold and measuring 31 x31 mm. The watch is fit...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

Benrus Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch all Original
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 29mm Length X 22mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Steel

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 Wrist 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 Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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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 Wrist 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 Wrist Watches

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chopard Geneve 18k White Gold Ladies' Watch with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the luxury of the vintage Chopard Geneve 18k white gold ladies' watch, a true testament to the elegance and sophistication that the Chopard b...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White 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 Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cuervo & Sobrinos 18kt. Gold Art Deco Cushion Shaped Chronograph from 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cuervo & Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Drs. Pulsation / Single Button Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Valjoux DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch was produced sometime in the 1930's by the legendary Swiss house of Valjoux for the renowned Cuban house of Cuevo & Sobrinos, the most famous...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist 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 Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Gruen Curvex, 1941
Gruen Curvex, 1941
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Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Art Deco / Reference 0728 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch, Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 1155 DIAL / HANDS: Original Gold Markers with Gold Arabic Numerals / Gold Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Art Deco Watch was produced by the iconic America house of Waltham, founded in the mid 1800's. They produced some of the worlds finest railroad watches...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Cartier Tank Americaine Yellow Gold Automatic 1725
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Cartier Tank Americaine in yellow 18k gold, automatic. Blued hands, circular crown set with faceted blue sapphire. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Silvered guilloche ...
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Vertex-Supreme Watch in Platinum Case & 9ct White Gold 2 Row Strap & Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This stunning art deco Vertex-Supreme watch features a platinum case with 9ct White Gold 2 row strap, 0.80ct of Diamonds. The dial has been designed with...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, 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 Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Art Deco 10k White Gold Filled Ladies Benrus Bracelet Watch, circa 1940
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this very attractive white gold 10k filled ladies manual wrist watch. It’s 10k white gold filled throughout (both the bracelet arms have BENRUS 1/10 10K G...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, White Gold

Antique, New and Vintage Wristwatches

Antique, new and vintage 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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