1940s Wrist Watches

Elegant Retro cocktail bracelet in white gold and diamonds with covered watch. Cover has a center cluster of diamonds in a ribbed circle with pave diamond leaves on each side. Artic...

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...

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...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Shockmaster / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36 X Width 22 ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 32mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 18 Jewels / Caliber N.A. DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered / Roman Numerals / Steel Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 17mm / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is the classic Rolex Bubble Back...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cocktail Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Ruby and Diamond CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length...

Omega Black Gilt dial from approximately the 1940’s, a really stunning example of an early Omega that has kept its originality with the dial although naturally aged and discoloured i...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco /Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 21mm MOVEMENT...

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...

An artful renaissance inspired intricate pattern of red and black enamel inlay decorates each square link of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold along this fine Ladies Omega Bracelet Wris...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 10mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Ma...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / 19038 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This high grade and complicated watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Emerson STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIA...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 449 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 22mm...

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back Ref. 2940 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale. S...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Clinton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modified Cushion METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE...

Geneve Men's Art Deco Rose Gold Filled Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #Alause Rose Gold Filled Square Case 25 mm Wide (26 mm w/ Crown) 26 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 3...

14k White Gold Croton Ladies Dress Watch w/ Diamonds Hand-Winding Movement #AS976 14k White Gold Case w/ Diamond Accents 14 mm Wide (15 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 42 mm Thic...

Brand: Record Watch Ref And Number: WWW L33573 Features : Shatter-proof Plexi Crystal - Dial: Black Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Mechanical Hand Wind Case Mater...

Step back in time with the IWC stainless steel Men's wristwatch from the late 1940s. White pristine dial with gilt hands and markers and new leather band and buckle. The case is 45m...

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...

Our vintage Enicar features a stainless steel 30.5mm case (33mm inc crown) with black dial signed Swiss, 17 Jewellsm Incbloc, Waterproof, Anti-magnetic, shock protected. A wonderful ...

Diamond Hidden Watch. A square-faced watch adorned with baguette and round-cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.55 carats Measurements: 7" in diameter Metal Type: 14 karat yell...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4575 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm ...

Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and Round cut Rubies. Signed by Pierre Piccard Circa 1940s Size 6 inches

Longines 14k White Gold and Diamond Women's Dress Watch Gorgeous! Movement #4LLV12325562 Case #652692 14k White Gold Case w/ Diamond Bezel and Lugs 14 m...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Frodsham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 1355 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Croton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference ASRMC METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940/50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diamete...

FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C. / Schaffhausen STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / 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...

A classic Hamilton timepiece from the 1940s, featuring a 29 x 29mm 14K white gold-filled case with a distinctive square design. The silver dial is accented with luminous Arabic numer...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width 16mm MOVE...

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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FACTORY / HOUSE: Tourneau / Valjoux STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Chronograph with Full Calendar METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Valjoux 72...

Elegant OMEGA ladies watch in 18ct white gold and diamonds. Manual winding mechanical movement. Working order 1940s period c.a. Highlights - Omega manual winding mechanical movement...

Fine & Rare Art-Deco circa 1940's "Veri-Thin" Gents' Wristwatch by Gruen Watch Company features: - Rarely seen Unusual & Well Proportioned Case, of slimmer profile designed a...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Minerva Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45 Length...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 3...

Bulova ladies Watch 33 pieces Total Diamonds 14 Karat 0.76 TDW 13 grams.

This Rolex Stainless Steel Bubbleback, circa 1944, is a remarkable vintage piece, complete with its original untouched dial, maintaining its genuine and authentic appearance. The watch is paired with a classic leather strap, adding to its timeless appeal. The crown is the original, and while we believe it has been polished in the past, it retains its original curves and sharp edges, enhancing its vintage charm. This is an extremely rare opportunity to own a Rolex from the 1940s in such excellent condition. The watch has been serviced and is currently keeping excellent time, making it both a functional and historically significant collector's piece. **Bank Wire Only at this Price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Rolex Bubble Back 2940 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Black Crocodile strap with a Stainless Steel tang buckle. This Rolex watch has a 31 x 31 mm case with a Silver Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by 24-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by certified in-house master-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Rolex Bubble Back watch...

Watch: Timor ATP British Military Stock Number: CHW5297 Price: £950.00 At the beginning of world war two, The British Army needed watches for its troops fighting overseas. They acquired watches from many brands under the new Army Trade Pattern or A.T.P. These watches were often civilian watches slightly modified to meet the hurried specification issued by the British Army. Timor was one of the few that built a whole new watch just for the British Army Stainless steel case measuring 31mm diameter. Timor 15 Jewel manual wind movement. Mid case composite chrome base metal bezel...

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...

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...

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...

Circa 1940s Hamilton "Barton" Wrist Watch, 36 X 22 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 19 jewel 982 nickle lever movement. silvered dial with raised pyramid gold markers. This watch w...

This unique Retro 1940s ladies wristwatch is designed with alternating discs of rubies set in yellow gold and round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum, graduating in size and are...

Our vintage Rolex Oyster perpetual chronometer , reference 2940, aka "bubbleback / ovetto" features a 32mm x 39mm stainless ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Kelbert Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 14mm MOVEME...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Integrated Bracelet METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Width 20mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal. 9L DIAL / HANDS: Original Applied Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 20mm Wide Gold Bracelet 7 5/8 Length, 19cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking Longines wrist watch...

Elegant curb link Retro mini watch by Janesich in 14k rose gold. Watch is set in a faceted high dome and connected to heavy curb link bracelet...

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 / ...

Vintage 1948 Longines Dress Watch Dennison Case Manual Wind Step back in time with this authentic 1948 Longines dress watch, a true vintage pie...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SI...

Unisex Bulova gold fill case & bezel with hooded lugs on a leather leather band. Manual wind 17 jewel movement. Circa 1940's. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bulova watch...

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 ...

Rare and beautiful Movado Calender Ermetophon in stainless steel and leather.To use in desks, travel, in the pocket or a purse. Patented Ermeto winding which means the sliding case. ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1939 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 42mm...