Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...

An 18 karat yellow gold wrist watch, with a belt buckle design. The strap has a honey comb pattern, allowing it to be flexible. The movement is International Watch Company (IWC). Mad...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Telda Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...

Our vintage and attractive vintage Delvina Geneve features a 32mm gold plated case with deco style dial, powered by a manually wound 15 jewel movement. Presented in very good conditi...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Deep Sea" / Reference 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34...

Timeless luxury, Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Rolex signed white dial, applied index...

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. 1961 ROLEX Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust Mens Watch, 1625 - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold The Most Expensive of All the Datejust Models - Original - Serviced with Warranty Launched around 1953, the vintage Turn-O-Graph was designed for adventure lovers. It gained notoriety due to its use by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird Flight Aerobatic Flight Team. It features a bi-directional bezel to measure elapsed time, making it the most functional and expensive watch in the Datejust line. In fact, prior to the introduction of the Day-Date President, the solid gold Turn-O-Graph was the most expensive Rolex cataloged. The watch did not originally enjoy terribly strong sales success and thus not a tremendous number were made, making vintage examples sought after by collectors. Here are some of this watch's features: Desirable vintage Turn-O-Graph Beautiful champagne pie-pan dial which gives the watch a classic and more elegant look Solid 18K gold rotating bezel designed to measure elapsed time Officially Certified Chronometer caliber 1570 movement - a mechanism that powered models of the Datejusts as well as early Submariner, Explorer, and GMT models Rolex crimped link Jubilee bracelet Our vintage Turn-O-Graph has fully Rolex parts and presents in pleasing condition. Its case presents in excellent condition with signs of polishing to the back. Its bezel shows fairly mild to moderate signs of previous polishing. On the wrist, it presents as scratch-free. Its untouched original dial has become slightly tropical giving it a true vintage look. One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts including a new tube and crown that screw down very well, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $1295 value). It is running very strong and true, keeping essentially on par with a new Rolex watch in our testing recording position. For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate. Note: A published example of this model can be found in Osvaldo Patrizzi's work Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, 2001 Edition, Guido Mondani editor, Vol. 2, pg. 39. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Rolex Country of origin: Switzerland Model: Turn-O-Graph, Ref. 1625 Serial no.: 714,926 Year built: Date stamped 1961 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic, Date, Elapsed Time Bezel Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel and 18K gold Case condition: Presents in excellent condition with signs of polishing to the back Dimensions: 36mm diameter, 12mm thick Dial: Champagne, pie-pan with applied 18K gold baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date, original and untouched, slightly tropical giving it a true vintage look. Hands: Original, 18K gold, luminous "alphas" Movement type: Rolex caliber 1560...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow G.F. CIRCA / YEAR: 1812 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co by Doxa Watch Company of Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Oversized Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Two Tone Yellow and W...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Diameter 21mm MO...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 28mm MOVEMENT / ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber: 554 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Orange with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch by the legendary American house of Elgin was produced in their factory in Elgin Illinois. The watch is done in the classic Tortue or turtle shape and was inspired by a design from Cartier. The original tortue, or turtle watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Altair Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Altair Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's / 60's DIMENSIONS / S...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Multifort / British Patents METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 33...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Westfield by Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 107C DIAL / HANDS: Black with Gilt Numerals and Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Art Deco Styled watch was produced by Bulova for Westfield. It is very dependable and keeps excellent and can be worn all to time. It looks particularly good with a dark suit and is a great unisex size as well. The tortue shape was an original design by Louis Cartier inspired...

Vintage Rolex Pocket Watch. Precision Ref: 9165 Circa 1952 Please refer to pictures to see the movement. Condition: Winds up and ticks. Second hand moves smoothly. Details: 45....

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Length X...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Late Deco Period METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIO...

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer BubbleBack 14K Yellow Gold Dial Ref. #3131 Description / Condition: All watches have...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Super Oysterdate / Reference 6094 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Dia...

Timeless classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1038 automatic, c.1968, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. White Gold Filled CIRCA: 1960's DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Backwinding MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone Silvered / Rose / Solid Gold Dauphine Hands DIMENSIONS: Length 23mm X Diameter 16mm ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 10 mm / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This mid century design by the premiere house of LeCoultre is the same watch they make for for Cartier. Fashioned in 18K rose gold, this dainty watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Cowell & Hubbard / Swiss Made STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diamet...

This ladies' dress watch is from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in excellent working order. It features: 18K White Gold 15mm x 22mm Rectangle Case, d...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 38 mm X Diameter...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oval Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1936 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 16mm M...

Iconic classic, Men's 18k white gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1601 automatic, c.1969, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master wat...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 29mm Length X 22mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIB...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Stone Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Onyx CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...

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...

Our vintage and rare Omega Seamaster 300 automatic with 41mm stainless steel case, is a reference 165.024 with desirable big triangle dia...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rima Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Width 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated with Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This charming little watch by the private label house of Rima was produced in Switzerland in the 1940's. The watch is all original and keeps excellent time. It has a beautiful patinated dial, as rich looking as it gets. You can count on this watch to get you there on time all the time. The design of this watch is based on a style 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...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Model / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 33mm X Diameter 30mm CIRCA: Late 1950's / 60's ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Angelus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Calendar METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / ...

Timeless luxury, an elegant classic from Rolex, 18k solid gold Lady Datejust automatic, c.1963, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Ro...

FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin / Lucerne STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Two Tone METAL: 18Kt Rose and White Gold CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels High Grade "Extra" DIAL / HANDS: Silvered With Enamel Print / Blued Steel Hands DIMENSIONS: Length 32mm X Diameter 27mm ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 12mm Black Lizard, Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This extremely high grade ladies wrist watch is entirely hand made. The case in two colors of 18Kt. gold has a sophisticated style. Gubelin, being the premier jewelry...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6305/1 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel w/ Rose Gold Bezel DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 34mm CIRCA: 1956/57 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 20 Jewels / Caliber 745 DIAL / HANDS: Original w/ Red Datejust / Rose Gold Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: All Steel Jubilee Bracelet/ 20mm / Full Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is the Classic, Early Datejust with a rare original pink bezel...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 958 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip to ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Wrist Watch / Ref. 27850 METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver / 14Kt. Yellow Gold Trim ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm x ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Co. for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Square / Art Deco METAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels by Movado DIAL / HANDS:...

A 37mm 18k Rose Gold Vintage Precision Gents Wristwatch, a rare original chronometer champagne dial with applied 18k rose gold index batons and roman...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Altair Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Modern / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Oxidized From Age CIRCA / YEAR...

Vintage Fine & Rare Cyma Navystar Cymaflex Gents’ Watch features: - Swiss Manual 17 jewels Signed Movement - 35mm Stainless Steel Case, numbered 2 5701 ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Telda Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Luminous Numerals / Original Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 19mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Telda, was a subsidiary of the Charles Nicolet...

FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950s DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm x Width...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Shock Master / Round Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 29mm Di...

Vintage 18K Gold SARCAR 17 jewel Day Watch. In working order. Measuring 1.24 in luge to luge x .84 in, This can be worn by a Man or Woman. This is out of our massive collection of H...

FACTORY / HOUSE: C. D. Peacock STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Calober 155 DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Black Leather 10mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking Art Deco watch was produced by the renowned Chicago House...

1960's LeCoultre 14k yellow gold wristwatch with custom-colored bright deep purple dial wristwatch. Classic LeCoultre men's wristwatch, with gold bezel a...

Vintage Lord Elgin Classic Black Night in stainless steel on leather strap movable arrticulating lugs. Manual wind 15 jewel movement w/ subseconds. 27 mm case size. Fine Pre-owned Lord Elgin Watch...

Circa 1930s I.W.C. International Watch Company, wrist watch retailed by J.E. Caldwell. 39 X 25 M.M. 2 Piece 18k Green and Rose Gold stepped case by Cress Arrow case makers. 17 Jewel ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Abercrombie & Fitch STYLE / REFERENCE: 1 Button Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and Chromium DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Cal. 11 1/2 Lignes DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel / Blued Steel Breguet Style Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Leather / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT It is rare that I get a vintage watch...

Timeless treasure, Men's rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic with roulette date wheel, c.1956, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watc...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960''s DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diameter 33mm MOVEM...

Vintage Chateau watch stainless steel case, stainless steel bezel on leather band. Manual w/ Subsidary Seconds. Certified pre-owned. Circa 1950s...

LIP T18 CIRCA 1960 Chrome-plated case with steel bottom Hand-wound mechanical movement Size: 21 x 39 mm Leather bracelet With case excellent condition