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Period: Mid-20th Century
Illinois Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSION...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Pre Daytona Oyster Chronograph 6234 Watch 36mm Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Exciting pre-Daytona model 6234. This timepiece is in full working condition, with no servicing, or polishing done on the case. This piece has been kept in the original vintage condi...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Leroy Ladies Platinum Art Deco Articulated Diamond Dress Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Leroy
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum and Diamond
DIAMONDS: VS1-SI1 Clarity / F-G color
DIMENSIONS: Length 55mm X Width 16mm
CIRCA: 1920's / 1930's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Numbers...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Audemars Piguet Platinum and Gold Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wristwatch, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ultra Thin Pocket / Wristwatch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinun and 18kt Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SI...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Longines 14 Karat White Gold 1950s Mystery Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines 14K White Gold 1950's Mystery Dial Watch - Manual winding. 14K White Gold ( 32 mm ). Silver tone with three diamond rotating disk for hours...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Wyler Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wyler Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm, Lug Tip to Lug...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Gold Ladies Art Deco Cord Watch from 1945 / 46
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Two Tone
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1945 or 46
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Omega Suverän 2400 35mm Swedish Military Issue Cal. 30T2 1944
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Suverän 2400 35mm Swedish Military Issue Cal. 30T2 1944
An incredibly rare and historically significant Omega Suverän reference 2400, produced in 1944 and originally made f...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold
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...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Tear Drop Lugs Gents Wristwatch, honeycomb dial with applied 18k yellow gold index batons and arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 0'clock, blue steel centre seconds hand, a fixed smooth 18k yellow gold bezel, a brand new black leather strap with a gold plated pin buckle (not by Rolex), plastic glass...
Category
Unknown Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham Gold Fill Manual Wristwatch
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham in gold fill on leather strap. Manual w/ subseconds. 19.5 mm case size. Circa 1935 Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Waltham watch...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Baume Mercier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Midcentury Watch Once Owned by Jerry Lewis
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume Mercier
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Modern
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm x Width 24mm
MOVEMENT / C...
Category
Swiss Modernist Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
18 kt Gold Vacheron Constantin Tear Drop Lugs Watch, Cal P454 5B
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Gold Vacheron Constantin Tear Drop Lugs Watch,Cal P454 5B
Amazing collectors watch in top condition !
Extract from the Archives
Movement : M...
Category
Swiss Artisan Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
DOXA Manual Multi Scale Chronograph Steel Wrist Watch NATO Strap Valjoux 22
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage DOXA chronograph wrist watch featuring a black multi scale dial. The watch is powered by a manual winding Valjoux Caliber 22 chronograph movement with 17 jewels. This watch is ALL ORIGINAL except for the strap and crystal meaning it still has its original movement, case, dial, hands, and crown. The movement runs smoothly and continues to keep accurate time and the chronograph functions are very responsive. This watch remains in great overall condition with moderate wear to the case which is consistent with its age. Enjoy!
Watchmaker: DOXA
Model / Reference No.: DOXA / Unknown
Movement: Valjoux - Caliber 22 - Mechanical - Manual Winding - 17 Jewels - Chronograph - Swiss Made
Movement Serial No.: Unknown
Case Material: Steel
Case Serial No.: 4401381
Gross Weight: 40.48 Grams (includes case, movement, and strap)
Case Width: 35.15mm (not including crown)
Case Height: 42.10mm (lug tip to lug tip)
Strap Type: NATO Strap - Canvas - Beige - 18mm - Steel Buckle, Tang, and Loops
Strap Length: Will snugly fit from 5 1/4 inch up to 8 1/4 inch wrists.
Condition: Vintage DOXA wrist watch in great condition. The original Valjoux 22...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$8,624 Sale Price
20% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1014 Automatic Gold Capped 1960s w Paper RA236T
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.1014 gold-capped automatic, Rolex's "Golden Egg", c.1960s, with original Rolex paper. Ve...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
$6,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Turler Steel Chronograph Manual Rowing Competition Presentation Watch, 1953
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Turler Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Two Register Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diame...
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Swiss Post-War Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA564
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed ...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$4,392 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Covered Lug Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Vacheron & Constantin Wrist Watch, made exclusively for the American Market, 36 M.M X 20 M.M 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold case with covered lugs. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wi...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Vintage Men's Wristwatch, 1940s / 50s, in Excelle
By Longines
Located in bronshoj, DK
Longines vintage men's wristwatch. 1940s / 50s.
Case diameter: 35 mm.
In excellent original condition.
All watches are thoroughly serviced by our ...
Category
Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Longines Steel Mid Century Automatic with Original Dial circa 1960's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
Category
Swiss Modernist Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Gents Hamilton Fleetwood Manual Wristwatch Ref W503411
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Hamilton 14k case, 14k bezel, leather leather band with two piece clasp. Manual movement. Certified pre-owned. Fancy Label lugs. Center Sweepcenter hand,Gold Triangular applied...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Croton Steel Round all Original Art Deco Sport Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Croton
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Rare Early Air King with Original Patinated Dial Early 60s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diame...
Category
Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King With Rare Factory Original Charcoal Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500/1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39 L...
Category
Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Raleigh with Original Patinated Dial 1930's Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Tudor
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Raleigh / Reference 4220
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1941
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber Font 30
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare little watch by Rolex. It is part of the Tudor series but it signed Rolex Geneve...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Forsythe Steel Chronograph with Original Unrestored Dial circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Forsythe Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 50'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: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Forsythe was a private label house working in Switzerland from the 1940's through the 60's. They produced watches for the neighborhood jewelers in America offering high quality...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Nicolet Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Period Bracelet, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Nicolet Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid White Gold Associated Matching Steel Bracelet
CIRCA / YE...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Longines Mystery Dial Ladies Watch 14k Yellow Gold
By Longines
Located in Montreal, QC
Longines mystery dial ladies watch 14k yellow gold with extension Speidel bracelet. Original gold crown, case 19mm gold dial and 20mm with crown. Mech...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mido 14Kt. Yellow Gold Ocean Star Art Deco Style Power Wind Watch, circa 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ocean Star
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Power Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Baton Markers / Baton Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator 18mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 12 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Mido is a famous old house still in business today. They are renowned for their rugged design and styling. This piece has a heavy solid gold...
Category
Swiss Modernist Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Retro Cocktail Watch, circa 1940's
Located in London, GB
Complete your statement collection with this unique 1940's wristwatch that perfectly combines retro elegance with the striking brilliance of diamond's and the lively colour of rubies.
This one of a kind watch was carefully crafted, with impeccable care to detail, in solid 18 carat white gold and showcases an unusual intricate design with great appeal.
The intriguing timepiece features a delicate 13X6mm off-white dial which is decorated with black Arabic numerals and blued-steel dainty hands.
Bordering the rectangular face at the top and bottom there are thick bombé rims encrusted with alternating rows of old cut diamonds and vibrant red round rubies, followed by horn shaped sections, also decorated with old cut diamonds and round rubies, which perfectly connect the bracelet to the case.
The piece is further fitted with a flexible high-polish white gold snake chain bracelet...
Category
European Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wittnauer Art Deco Gold Filled Tank Style Watch circa 1940's
By Wittnauer
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...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Watch with Diamond Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Travel Alarm Clock
Located in New York, NY
A refined travel companion from one of Switzerland’s most prestigious watchmakers, this vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox alarm clock combines timeless style with mechanical ingenuity...
Category
Modern Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Brass
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Dial from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / The Adrian
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 37mm...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century 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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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
An Art-Deco c1930's S/Steel Rectangle DOXA Watch. Manual Movement. Antimagnetic.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of sought-after Rectangle Shape,
Case measures 20mm x 38mm (including lugs) &
performed in Stainless Steel
Featuring stainless steel stretchable Flexible Bracelet
"Elasto-Fixo"
w...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Titus Late Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold
By Titus
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and synthetic ruby odeonesque concealed bracelet and cocktail watch in 19.2kt yellow gold and platinum, signed Titus, Portugal, 1940s. This exquisite piece boasts a ...
Category
Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm
...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial from 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1958
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1530
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered and Patinated / Original Dauphine Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Jubilee Bracelet 19mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is an early and exceptional example of the Air King...
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Swiss Modernist Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone 18Kt Solid White and Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Silvered Patina Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm ...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Thomax 1950's Ladies 14KT Pink Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Thomax 1950's Ladies Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Watch, a timeless embodiment of luxury and elegance. Crafted with precision, this captivating timepiece featu...
Category
Swiss Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & 14Kt. Gold Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter 14mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 22 Jewels / Caliber 757
DIAL / HANDS: White Dial with Silver Markers / Silver Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Diamond Bracelet / 5 7/8 Inches or 15cm
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking all original Art Deco Watch is all original and produced by the legendary American House of Hamilton. The watch has just been given a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and keeps dependable time. We seldom see diamond dress watches in this condition. This one is very elegant and in exceptional condition with 1.75cts. of VS Diamonds. If you are looking for a spectacular watch for special evenings
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...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial Articulated Lugs
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Lugs
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 48mm "Lug Tip ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Factory Original Dial Rare Polished Bezel 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1600
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Category
Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger LeCoultre Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1950
Located in Montreal, QC
Jaeger LeCoultre stainless steel wristwatch circa 1950 medium size case 30mm. Acrylic crystal manual wind movement. Original two-tone antique salmon colour dial, wear visible. Leather bracelet, 17 jewels. In good working order, accuracy is not guaranteed for a used watch.
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century 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...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Ladies Platinum & Gold Longines Natural Diamond & Sapphire Manual Cocktail Watch
By Longines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Vintage Ladies Collectable Longines Movement, platinum top and 18k White Gold caseback. Natural Diamonds & Sapphires, Manual Wind Watch.
It is set with 16 natural colorless di...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
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 ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega watch. Omega DeVille Ladies Stainless Steel Windup
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA fully mechanical wristwatch.
DeVille
Stainless Steel Case and Original Omega Band
Condition: JUST SERVICED. Cleaned and Oiled.
Details:
18mm by 25...
Category
Art Deco Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Tag Heuer Stainless Steel Autavia Chronograph Manual Watch
By TAG Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Autavia Series Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Diameter...
Category
Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Glycine 14Ktn Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940s
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 27mm
MOVEMENT / CA...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel & Custom Purple Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
0.75 Carat Ruby 0.52 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Vintage 1964
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, rare 0.75 carat ruby and 0.52 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and 18k white gold set watch; part of our unusual vintage jewellery...
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European Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original White Dial and Hand Made Strap Late 1960
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FFACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diamet...
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Swiss Modernist Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Acha Watok Women Watch
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Acha Watok watch, a timepiece that combines sophistication and functionality. The 19 mm gold-plated case gives this watch a touch of luxury, while its mechanical movemen...
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French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
$1,046 Sale Price
20% Off
Zenith 18Kt Solid Gold Tonneau Shape Curvex Style circa 1930's
By Zenith
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau / Curvex
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm, Lug Tip to...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Strap from 1931
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Lozenge Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1931
DIMENSIONS /...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
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