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Place of Origin: American
Harry Winston Premier 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Harry Winston Premier 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 23mm Model #1223. Dial: Cream color. Movement: Quarts Case: 18k Yellow Gold, Case Diameter 23 mm, weighing 65.9 Grams of 18k Yel...
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1990s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Hublot Classic Fusion 42mm King Gold Opalin Rose Gold Silver Dial 542.OX.2610.LR
By Hublot
Located in Aventura, FL
Stunning Hublot Classic Fusion 42 King Gold Opalin Silver/White Dial on Black Hublot Alligator Strap! Arrives with original Hublot box! Striking piece and a significant bang for your buck, the watch’s mix of brushed and polished King...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
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 / SIZE: Length 55mm x Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 21 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Unique Art Nouveau Numbers...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust II 41mm 4.8ct Diamond Roman Dial Bezel Oyster Steel Watch 116300
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust II 116300 in stainless steel features an Aftermarket diamond dial with black Roman numerals and a 4.8ct Aftermarket diamond bezel. Comes on a Rolex Oyster bracelet wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Waltham Gold Filled Campaign Style with Original Flawless Enamel Dial from
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 31mm Diamet...
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1920s Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Bracelet Watch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking and Rare Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Bracelet Watch from the 1970's. Shakudo mixed metal designs on blackened bronze finish metal. Watch does run, 7" x 1.25". Large...
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1970s Artisan Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hamilton 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
By Hamilton
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 Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Rounded Square METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1903 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38 X Width 31 MOVE...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique American Wrist Watches

Rolex Lady-Datejust 28mm White Dial Smooth Bezel Steel Ladies Watch 279160-0016
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 28 White Dial Steel Ladies Watch 279160. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 28 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a crown. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, ca 1940's with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 29...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Silver Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1915 with Kiln Fired Enamel Bezel
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver / Kiln Fired Enamel Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco "Baron" Model Curvex New Old Stock
By Gruen
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 Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph White Gold MOP Diamond Bezel Watch 116589RBR
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
An Oyster Perpetual Daytona Gents Wristwatch, mother of pearl dial set with round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with approximately 124 round cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Datejust II Auto Steel Men's Oyster Bracelet Roman Dial Watch 116334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust II in stainless steel Ref# 116334 the Year 2015. On the original stainless steel Oyster bracelet with a stainless steel deployment clasp. Fluted 18k white gold bezel w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 28mm M...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled 1950's Battery Watch Original Black Dial and Original Strap
By Hamilton
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 Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Harry Winston Project Z Ocean Diver Chronograph 44mm
By Harry Winston
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Harry Winston Project Z Ocean Diver Chronograph 44mm Condition: Unworn (Brand New) Comes with Original Box and Original Papers Reference #: OCEACH44RZ005 Movement: Automatic Cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 41mm Chocolate Dial Oyster Two-Tone Steel Rose Gold Watch 126301
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and Everose gold features a chocolate dial and a Jubilee bracelet. The sunray finish creates delicate light reflections on many dials in the Oyster Pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Gruen Gold-Filled Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 15mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Dress Watch Delicate Filigree Movement #911
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Dress Watch Delicate Filigree Mov #911 Movement #911 Serial #T73771 Year of Manufacture: 1939 Platinum Tonneau Cas...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton 14KT Yellow Gold Calatrava Watch Caliber 770
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the timeless elegance of the Hamilton 1950s 14kt Gold 33mm Round Case with Extended Lugs Watch. This vintage masterpiece exudes sophistication with its classic round case...
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1960s Retro Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, c1933, Newly Serviced.
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this lovely Art Deco ladies wrist watch which looks great for both evening and day dress. Made by the US watchmak...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco American Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Other

Harry Winston Diamond Gold Ladies Watch
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
18k gold lady's watch by Harry Winston, adorned with 2 diamonds. Case - 22mm in diameter. 18k gold bracelet with hidden deployment clasp will fit up to 7" wrist. Weight of the piece ...
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20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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...
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1960s Modernist Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Tsavorites & Diamond Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-res...
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2010s Modern American Wrist Watches

Materials

Tsavorite, Quartz, Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel Gold Diamond Mens Oyster Bracelet Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 41 in stainless steel with 18k white gold fluted bezel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 41 mm case size. Ref 126334. Rolex Datejust 41 126334 watch is made out of Sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond cocktail wristwatch, with a rectangular, silvered dial with Art Deco style Arabic numerals, marked Swiss, with small blue steel hands, in a rectangular platinum t...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Movado Bold Black Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch w/ Black Leather Band
By Movado
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Quartz movement # 782. Model # 3600086. Case # 1.3.29.6024. Serial # 12499530. Weight: 39.4 grams. Does not include original box or papers. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co. Gold Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k gold watch by Tiffany & Co, with original leather band and 18k gold T & Co buckle. Case measures 32mm x 40mm. Band is 8" long. Si...
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20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 747 DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silvered Gilded with 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals / Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This watch is fitted with a Sterling Silver dial that has been gilded and the applied numerals are done in 18Kt. gold. Hamilton was famous for their watches and the navigational chronometers used by the US Navy during WW 2...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona Black Diamond Dial Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Black Diamond Dial Men's Watch excellent condition This watch is 100% all original Rolex Original Rolex Box & Booklets Shop With...
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Early 2000s Art Deco American Wrist Watches

Materials

Black Diamond

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco "Bumper" Watch with Patinated Dial circa 940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: "Bumper" / Reference 460/611 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 33m...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14Kt. Gold Campaign Style Watch from 1915 with Original Enamel Dial 1929
By Waltham
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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1910s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Henry Dunay Lady's White Gold Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Henry Dunay 18K white gold, Sabi finish, quartz movement strap watch with diamond face on a black alligator strap with deployant buckle. Case measures 1 1/8 inch by 7/8 Brand new, ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Waltham Silver Campaign Style Manual Wristwatch from 1918 with Enamel Dial
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign / Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1918 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Black Leather 14 mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This very early American made Sterling Silver wrist watch...
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1910s Victorian Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel

Benrus Gold Filled 1940's Art Deco Classic Tortue Shape with Custom Blue Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT ...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Watch Co. Art Deco Gold Filled New Old Stock circa 1920s Original Box
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920'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: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 22m MOV...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Tiffany & Company White Gold and Diamond Atlas Collection Ladies Quartz Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Tiffany & Company 18K White Gold Atlas Collection Wrist Watch, 21 X 21 MM Water Resistant case, Quartz Movement. Silvered Dial. Raised Roman Numerals on Bezel surrounded b...
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2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Waltham Two Tone 14Kt. Solid Gold Rectangle Art Deco Watch circa 1927
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow and White Gold / Hand Engraved CIRCA / YEAR: 1927 DIMENSIONS / ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Automatic with Original Patinated Dial 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Midas Series / Art Deco Tank METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 33mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 982M DIAL / HANDS: Original Two Tone in Sterling Silver with 18Kt. Solid Gold Applied Numerals 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 is a great looking and dependable watch by this legendary American House from Lancaster Pennsylvania. This watch is offered with what appears to be an original period Alligator strap and an original Hamilton buckle and box. While the strap is to fragile to be practical it does indicate that this watch is in nearly new condition. Hamilton was devoted to excellence from their most modest watch to their finest. For example, Hamilton Dials were made in all Sterling Silver with Solid Gold 18Kt. Applied Numerals. No American house did this on all their watches. Only the finest Swiss houses had this level of quality. This watch will keep dependable time for the next 200 years if you give it a service every so often. Hamilton History 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 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 Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Bulova Gold Filled Watch with Original Box and Bracelet 1940's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 27mm...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

White Sapphires Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resi...
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2010s Modern American Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm White Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Oyster Watch 16200
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 36 White Dial Steel Mens Watch 16200. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement with quickset date function. Stainless steel oyster case 36.0 mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Longines for Ryrie Bros of Toronto Canada Sterling Silver Trench Watch from 1906
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company for Ryrie Bros STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Watch / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1906...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique American Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Original Bracelet METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1932 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 1...
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15th Century and Earlier Art Deco Antique American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1926
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. White Gold Filled CIRCA: 1926 DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II 42mm Polar White Dial Automatic Oystersteel Men's Watch 226570
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Explorer II in Oystersteel with an Oyster bracelet features a white dial with an arrow-shaped 24-hour hand and hour markers with a Chromalight display. The Expl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Constructed Case METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Width 20mm CIRCA / Dat...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold

Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With "A.N to H.B" Engraved circa 1920s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 34mm MOVE...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

18k Yellow Gold Movado Women's Quartz Watch w/ Black Leather Band Nice
By Movado
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18k Yellow Gold Movado Watch w/ Black Leather Band Nice! Model #40-25-824 Serial #107347 18k Yellow Gold Case 24 mm in Diameter (25 mm w/ Crown) Lug...
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1990s Modern American Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Merit Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Matching Bracelet circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Merit Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X 22mm D...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Explorer II 42mm Automatic Black Orange Dial Oystersteel Mens Watch 226570
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Explorer II in Oystersteel with an Oyster bracelet features a black dial with an arrow-shaped 24-hour hand and hour markers with a Chromalight display. The Expl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modernist American Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Hamilton 1969 Liberty Coin Watch 14K Gold
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Hamilton 1969 Liberty Coin 14kt Gold Watch, a timeless treasure capturing the essence of mid-century elegance. Encased in a lux...
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1960s Retro Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm MO...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: YGF / SS CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal.750B DIAL / HANDS: ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Waltham is one of Americas earliest watch companies and designed some of the worlds most accurate pocket watches for the railroads. This model with an original dial is very dependable with great styling as well. The design of this watch is based on a theme created by Louis Cartier In the early teens when he saw giant tortoises supporting enormous columns in a Greek Temple. He immediately realized that in would be an elegant shape for a watch. Hence, the Tortue Watch...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Premier / Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1939 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 22mm Length X 3...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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