20th Century Wrist Watches

Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 automatic, c.1970s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver d...

A rare and unique find, this Cartier Santos features the eye-catching "spider" burgundy dial paired with a matching burgundy cabochon crown. A true statement piece, this watch combin...

Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.5500 automatic, c.1971, unpolished, in excellent running condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous R...

Cartier Panthere Ladies Watch. 22mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on the inn...

Cartier Tank Paris Ladies Watch. 24mm 18K yellow gold case with factory diamond bezel. Factory pave dial with blue steel hands. 18K yellow gold associated bracelet with 18K yellow go...

A classic Patek Philippe 2457 calatrava with original dial and sweep second featuring a round 30mm face with manual movement and contemporary Patek Philippe buckle watch, crafted in ...

Cartier Panthere 8669 Ladies Watch. 22mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on th...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Explorer / Reference 14270 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1999 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 35mm...

This Cartier Ladies Panthere wristwatch is a luxurious and elegant timepiece. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel, it features an off-white dial with Roman numeral indices...

Movement: 214. Case# B. 88295. Year: 1967. Weight: 37.9 grams. Does not include the original box or papers. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purcha...

Our vintage Sicura Globetrotter features a 41mm stainless steel case (44mm inc crown) with rotating blue/ red bezel and powered by a 23 jewel manually wound movement. The idea of the...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...

Circa 1960 Patek Philippe Reference 2595 Calatrava Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Patek logo Crown. Mechanical, Manual wind 18 Jewel, Caliber 23-300 Movement. Sil...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...

This elegant & versatile c1980’s vintage Omega De Ville watch features: Round S/Steel 18K Gold-Plated Case, measuring 32mm, Case back is signed & bearing a De Ville logo Fitte...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...

Jaeger-LeCoultre vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch. Made in Circa 1950 - 1960s. This wristwatch by Jaeger-LeCoultre is crafted in 18kt yell...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 36mm...

A striking Bvlgari watch, model SQ221TG, featuring a square 22mm black dial with stick indexes. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the smooth bezel complements the snap case back. The flexi...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 18m...

Audemars Piguet 25721ST Royal Oak Men's watch. 42mm stainless steel case with octagon shape bezel. Blue dial with steel luminous hands and index hour marker. Date display at 3 o'cloc...

Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6050 bubble back automatic, c.1953, untouched dial, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master wa...

A vintage 1970's Corum 18k yellow gold ladies cocktail watch, with its original gold dial and diamond bezel weighing 0.75 carats. This sustainable, vintage timepiece has a recently s...

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...

A delicate and timeless piece of history, this Omega watch is polished, fully serviced, and ready to wear! Its elegant design and fine craftsmanship make it a perfect addition to any...

Gorgeous Art Deco lady's platinum diamond wristwatch by J.E. Caldwell. The original dial with black Roman numerals is signed "J.E. Caldwell " and has a border of round old cut diamonds within a platinum bezel. A beautiful platinum mesh...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with Custom Bezel Black and White Diamonds CIRCA / YE...

Circa 1960 Hamilton Pacer Wrist Watch 45 M.M X 32 M.M. 10k Gold Filled two piece case. Hamilton 500 Electric Movement, Original Black Dial with Raised Gold markers, original Hands....

Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513 Feet First - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal with aging. Stainless steel case (41mm diameter). Black dial- Great Pa...

This is a charming Chopard diamond 18k yellow gold lady's watch. The watch features sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.80ct. The color of the diamonds is F with ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Nicolet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid White Gold Associated Matching Steel Bracelet CIRCA / YE...

A vintage yellow gold watch, with champagne dial, 18 karat yellow gold watch case, and black leather strap with yellow metal fittings. This elegant vintage cocktail watch is lozenge shaped and crafted in yellow gold. The gold has a soft, slightly rosy hue, and is complete with a champagne dial. The dial sports hour markers by way of dots and batons and has grooved loops at the top and bottom of the watch case, to which the strap is fastened. The black leather cord watch...

Vintage Rodania Swiss watch for men. 17 Jewels, manual wind ,leather strap. Case #5987, gold-plated with steel base, 34mm. Working order white dial, i...

Style Number: 1675 Serial: 2088*** Year: 1969 Model: GMT Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Red & Blue "Pepsi" Dial: Black...

Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm B12 This elegant Authentic Bvlgari Watch is made of stainless steel. Newly polished TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 P...

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 ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / ...

This very rare Retro Period Longines ladies driving watch, created during the 1940's, incorporates elements of Art-Deco with a wonderful platinum flower ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...

1990's fully serviced and warrantied titanium aerospace wristwatch. Breitling Titanium 18k Chronometer Aerospace Wristwatch, which combines the robu...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...

Retro modernist wrist watch designed by Emile Obrey Paris. Fabulous ultra modernist wristwatch, created in Paris France at the atelier of Emile Obrey, back in the early 1970. Crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with a 18 karats gold vermeil, featuring a very unusual thick case with arabic numerals in the outside part. An amazing unique conversation piece. Movement: Mechanical, manual winding. Dial: Round, plain, black-brown with gold hands. Signed Obrey made in France. Weight: 62.4 Grams, (40 Dwt). Measurements: Diameter of 34 mm (1.34 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark G&S, the crab mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "OBREY PARIS SOLID SILVER MADE IN FRANCE". Émile Obrey opened his first shop in the 1930s. After being part of the French resistance during World War II, the company founded its branch on rue Tronchet, Paris, in 1951. The Obrey company launched a collection of solid silver watches in 1966. The company became popular during the 1960s-1970s.[1] During this period, the company grew significantly, becoming an international firm, and selling its products worldwide, especially in the US and Germany. The house Obrey has always been administered by the Obrey family. Today, Émile Obrey's son is the current manager of the company. Collateral: It is presented in a brand new crocodile...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...

Introduction: This new addition to our collection is a Patek Philippe 3998/1J automatic 34mm Calatrava on a 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet. The watch is ...

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...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference "Spur" METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold / Kiln Fired Enamel Print CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 979 DIAL / HANDS: Original Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Print / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 12mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Yikes... we never see this model and have only seen a few in the last 50 years, and never one with what appears to be the original box. This was one of Hamiltons most legendary wristwatches and it is exceptional condition. Since it has been in a vault for about 50 years the price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. Asymmetrical models are among the most sought after wrist watches in the vintage world. Hamilton produced one of the earliest and most intriguing examples, which they called the "Spur" for obvious reasons. it was first introduced in 1928, the Spur remained in production until 1932. Oddly, it only appeared in the Hamilton catalogs for a single year, 1930. It can be presumed that the "Great Depression" had something to do with this. This rare timepiece boasts a distinctive case with a black enamel bezel. The Spur started a trend with Hamiltion and they next produced the "Piping Rock" models. The Spur has hidden lugs that are tucked behind a series of cascading fins, creating a truly unique design. A tiny watch, even by vintage standards, the Spur features a delicate 12mm strap. Originally priced at $125, production numbers were limited, with a total of 1,183 pieces created: 683 in white gold, 499 in yellow gold, and a single, elusive example in green gold. Just two years later, in 1928, Hamilton introduced another groundbreaking design: the "Piping Rock." This watch featured a tonneau-shaped gold case with a striking black enamel bezel. Its unique aesthetic captured the attention of the era, and it was chosen to commemorate the New York Yankees' World Series victory that same year. Specially engraved editions were presented to legendary players like Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, solidifying the Piping Rock's place in Hamilton's history of iconic timepieces. 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 the a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us. Someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account in Los Angeles and we immediately became a Gruen Store. A few months later, the other jeweler in the neighborhood went out of business and Hamilton came back to us asking if we wanted “the line” again. No thanks was the response and we never carried Hamilton again. During World War II, Hamilton supplied watches to the US military again. In addition, with contracts for the Navy, they produced the world’s most accurate navigational chronometers. The company also developed several new technologies for use in military watches. After the war, Hamilton continued to innovate, and the company introduced several new watch designs for the future. Unfortunately, they made one very poor executive decision in the 1950’s. Having invented the first “electric” or battery watch they decided to launch it before all the “bugs'' were worked out. Too many of them failed and at the same time, Bulova launched their version of the electric, or battery watch called the Accutron. It did not fail and that was the demise of one of America's most successful and influential companies. Their watches, however, still live on and parts are available and the average Hamilton, with only average care, will last hundreds of years. Their commitment to excellence has never been surpassed by any watch company. The Hamilton Spur...

Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White MOP Diamond Dial 8+2, Diamond/Emerald Bezel. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serv...

Extremely Rare late 60s Longines 14k yellow gold Men's Tank wrist watch. Manual Windup movement. 24mm by 30mm Rectangle Case. Comes with original package. Original Box and Pape...

Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Reference 2471-3 , Extremely rare & collectors from the 1950 s. Movement: Manual winding caliber 381 Case: Stainless steel...

1978 Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 16030 Tuxedo Dial Mens Watch 36MM 8 inch wrist all factory 5.6 million serial number circa 1978 Working condition, wo...

LONGINES admiral / 1970s Vintage watch size : case 3.4cm arm circumference : 17cm between 21cm No.16498217 movement : Hand-wound Automatic The Lon...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...

Cartier Panthere Large W25039L6 / 1060 Mens Watch. 29mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Grey dial with gold steel hands and gold Roman numeral hour markers. T...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...

Jaeger LeCoultre 18k yellow gold case ladies watch with 14k yellow gold bracelet, marked inside the case and on the bracelet, case measured 18mm in diameter, watch will fit to a 7 in...

DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces...

18k White Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1967s Dainty 16mm by 23mm Case. Rolex 1400 Movement Ref. 2157. Beaut...