Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Platinum ladies watch decorated with enamel and set with old single cut diamonds up to 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: The movement of the watch is an anchor escapement ...

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This exquisite antique 14ct gold, diamond and royal blue guilloché enamel ladies' wristwatch is dated circa 1900 and made in Switzerland. The watch has a round yellow gold case embel...

We always love these vintage timepieces! Watch Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Movement Recently Converted To Quartz Battery For Ease Of Use Head Width: 14.7mm ...

This exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is crafted from dazzling diamonds and precious platinum, making it the perfect timeless accessory for any special occasion. Boasting an impressi...

We are loving this unique vintage beauty!! Watch Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 5/8 Inch Head Length: 1 1/2 Inches Weight: 14.2 Grams With Movement...

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A Cartier art deco period wrist watch crafted in platinum. The square case measures 20mm in width, featuring a silver dial adorned with Breguet numer...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Wire Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: 9Ct. Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 25mm ...

This is a WOW, WOW... WOW!!! Absolutely stunning Art Deco platinum and diamond Swiss-made, spring-wound wristwatch by Ollendorff circa the late 1920s! It's not just a timepiece, it's a gorgeous, luxurious and hand-crafted piece of historical fine jewelry. 56 diamonds, 2.0cttw. With its tiered rows of 16 round-cut glittering diamonds reaching from either side of the platinum case to the lugs, the design was likely inspired by the iconic terraced crown of the Chrysler Building in New York City. If the diamond and platinum case weren't luxe enough, the original watch band is comprised of two buckles set with 10 diamonds, leading to 30 chevron-shaped platinum links with milgrain detailing, each set with their own diamond as well! The watch has a total of 56 diamonds for approximately 2.0cttw. This watch is a sparkling show-stopper, a rare piece. Total length of 6.75 inches; suggested maximum wrist circumference is 6.5" for a comfortable fit. Links could be removed by your local jeweler if you prefer a smaller circumference. * Swiss movement * Model number 10456 * Seventeen jewels. The watch is fully jeweled, meaning that the watch uses jewels (in this case rubies) as bearings in the inner mechanical movement from the balance wheel all the way to the center wheel pivot. * Inside of caseback marked .900 PLAT .100 IRID The watch was serviced by a master watch craftsman in 2016. Runs and keeps time; please note future performance cannot be guaranteed due to the age of the piece. Free of monograms or inscriptions - the perfect clean canvas for your own personal gift message! The Ollendorff Watch Company was founded in 1868 by Isador Ollendorff. The company imported watches from Switzerland and was run by the family in New York City until it was sold to the Gotham Watch...

Mysterious watch in yellow gold, featuring a snake, the body formed by a double rush chiselled with scales closing with a ratchet. The snake's head reveals a watch with a mechanical...

--Stone(s):-- (95) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Bezel & Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.98ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Channe...

Finely crafted in platinum with Square, Baguette, and Round cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 10.00 carats. The crystal of the dial is a thin cut Diamond. Signed by Luci...

An art deco curvex wristwatch in platinum with gemstones. This is an absolutely gorgeous wristwatch, created in Austria during the art deco period, back in the late 1920's. The case...

Highly collectible and rare brooch watch. Art Deco Platinum with incredibly sophisticated jeweler craft. The dial is positioned so that it is easy to see the time while the brooch is...

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A classic wristwatch with a rectangular shape, crafted in platinum, featuring a manual wind movement. The watch showcases a silver dial adorned with ...

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A distinguished Movado wristwatch from 1920, crafted in Switzerland. This timepiece exemplifies Movado's commitment to precision and luxury. The watc...

Longines Men's 9ct Gold Wristwatch Fully Serviced 1 Year Guarantee Longines - A Swiss 9ct gold 'trench' style wristwatch, circa 1920's, the signed circular white dial, 25mm diameter,...

This contemporary Hermès Cape Cod Tonneau watch features a sleek stainless steel case paired with a supple calfskin leather strap. Elegant and understated, the 30mm x 33mm design is ...

Designer: Longines Materials: Platinum Weight: 16.1 Grams Measurement: 6" x 1/2" Gemstones: Diamonds Hallmarks: 10% irid plat A Longines watch from Art Deco era, made of platinum...

Brand: Wittnauer Movement: Manual Number of Jewels: 17 Warranty: One Year Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: 90% Platinum, 18k White Gold, & 14k Whi...

Art Deco unique enamel сheckered design lady's wristwatch. Presented in a period-correct box that has a special insert to hold it upright. The craftsmanship is of the highest level, ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 16mm MOVEME...

--Stones:-- 113 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Single Cut - Bezel, Pave & Prong Set - F-H Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 2.84ctw approx. 6 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette C...

Introducing a work of art and a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, this Platinum Art Deco Watch. Adorned with exquisite natural diamonds, this timepiece stands as a statement of s...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920s Art Deco 0.70 carat sapphire, 2.92 carat diamond and platinum watch; part of our diverse collection of Art Deco jewelry. This stunning,...

Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch is a testament to elegance. This stunning timepiece is adorned with meticulously set diamonds, enhancing its luxurious appeal. Crafted with precision,...

Croton Ladies platinum and diamond wristwatch, 17-jewel manual-wind movement. Measuring 13 mm wide x 26 mm, 6.25 in Long for a small wrist. In working condition. Be sure to check ou...

Dating from the 1910s, this early platinum, seed pearl and diamond wristwatch was created by Cartier Paris in collaboration with Edmond Jaeger and European Watch & Clock. The square ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 6 / 0 DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 20mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is the only example we have ever seen of this model by the legendary house of Illinois Watch Company. The case is entirely hand engraved and the movement is hand made as well. The shape, The Tortue was originally designed by Louis Cartier in the early teens and the style was copied by nearly every watch company. Cartier based the design of the Tortue Shaped Watch on some columns saw in an ancient Greek Temple as a young man. The columns were held up at the base by giant...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Experimental Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wi...

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A fine and rare three chime minute repeater pocket watch. Playing the Carillon chime on three gongs using three hammers, this spectacular timepiece o...

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...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1916 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT /...

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...

Brand: Rolex  Gender: Ladies  Metal Type: 15K and 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 19.19 grams One ladies 15K yellow gold ROLEX Swiss-made watch. The case metal was te...

1960's Vacheron & Constantin Square Modernistic Watch in 18k Yellow Gold From The Owners Private Collection

Rectangular, this art deco watch features geometric lines and decorations set with diamonds. The bracelet is a double black cord retained by white gold ties. The white gold clasp is a folding clasp with ratchet and adjustment. The dial is light gray. Mechanical watch with manual winding. Numbered on the back of the case. Height of the dial: 1.8 cm, width of the dial: 0.6 cm, total length of the pattern: 6 cm, width: 1 cm. Total weight of the jewel: approximately 15 g. Revised and repolished watch in perfect working order. Authentic antique woman watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Dent of London STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 31mm MOVEMENT / CALI...

14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch Extremely Rare Collectors ! Movement : Cal. 877S rectangular-shaped mechanical movement, 17 jewels, Manual Winding Jump Hour. Case : 14 Kt Gold, 21.7 mm Wide and Length 37 mm without lugs, including Lugs 46.4 mm The present wristwatch is one of the exceedingly rare examples of a "doctor's" watch produced by Gruen in the late 1920s, Advertised as a timepiece for technicians and "radio and mechanical engineers"-anyone who needed to measure time in seconds, the calibre 877 movements were manufactured by Aegler in Bienne who also supplied movements to Rolex for their "Prince" model. Aegler, a very close neighbour to Gruen's Precision Factory, shared ownership during a time with both Gruen and Rolex, the full name of the company being "Aegler, Société Anonyme, Fabrique des Montres Rolex & Gruen Guild...

Cartier's Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch reflects the iconic Art Deco style, characterized by its geometric shapes, streamlined forms, and lux...

Art Deco, circa 1920s platinum dress watch by Patek Philippe, featuring platinum case, adorned with rose and single cut diamonds, approx. 0.50ctw,...

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...

Victorian style appointments and a concealed timepiece give this gorgeous vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wrap Style Bracelet its stunning high style. Framed with a rounded gold mesh d...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 53mm X Width 33mm CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual...

Rare Boucheron Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Watch – Circa 1920 Exquisite Art Deco ladies’ wristwatch by Boucheron, crafted in platinum and set with old-cut diamonds. Featuring a squa...

Introduction: This extremely rare Patek Philippe Art Deco watch was purchased from the original family and has not been restored or polished. ...

Antique Art Nouveau ladies watch, platinum with diamonds. Case and strap are studded with diamonds throughout. Manual wind movement. Very good con...

Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the bezel. F...

Platinum Lady Wristwatch With Old Cut / Baguette Cut Diamonds Movement: mechanical hand winding Functions: Hours, Minutes Case: Platinum, mineral glass, 21 x 9 mm, set with old cu...

A Platinum Diamond Set Cocktail Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with arabic numbers, a fixed platinum bezel set with approximately 16 round cut diamonds, approximately 8 squar...

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers via other online sites with a 5.0 star rating. c. 1919 EBERHARD Vintage...

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...

This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a Rolex ref 2363 from Art-Deco c1920’s period, classy & elegant, it’s in beautiful condition & in excellent working order This exquisite t...

Created by Tiffany & Co., this lady's watch has an art deco style, circa 1920s. Its mesh strap is lined with diamonds. The movement is C H Meylan, and has 18 jewels. Total weight is ...

For a fancy night out, or a casual evening this watch is great for elegant touch to your appearance. This vintage 14K White gold watch and 14K wh...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Repeating Wrist Watch on Gongs METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1910 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diam...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Diamond Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Metal Cord Band CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 55m ...

Gorgeous Art Deco diamond watch with platinum casing and 14K White Gold band. Metal: Platinum Case and 14K White Gold Weight: 13.5 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50...