Art Deco Wrist Watches
ART DECO STYLE
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Art Deco
Art Deco 10k Gold Filled Gents Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced , c1946
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this very stylish gents 10k Rolled Gold wristwatch made by the American watchmakers Elgin, dates to 1946. In superb condition with stainless back free from engravings. The movement is a very good quality 15 jewel Elgin 554 hand wound, made in USA. Serial number L256548 corresponds to 1946 manufacture date. Just serviced, ultrasonically cleaned and oiled. Running well and keeping good time for a vintage watch.
The usual light scratches and signs of previous use, plus some rubbing to the high spots of the plating seen under very close examination, but no dents, dings or other noticeable flaws. Inside the back is signed: CASED AND TIMED BY ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled
Longines Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1950
By Longines
Located in London, GB
A vintage, Art Deco style cocktail wristwatch, featuring a rectangular off-white dial with cut corners, black Roman numerals, hands, and floral mot...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Jahan Geneve Diamond Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Jahan
Located in Geneva, CH
A beautiful Jahan Geneve diamond ladies watch crafted in 18K yellow gold. The rectangular dial which is fully paved with the round-cut diamonds also is su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ladies Manual Marcasite Cocktail Watch by Premex, C1940's
Located in Westward ho, GB
This is a stunning Art Deco marcasite cocktail watch by Premex. The rectangular face has gold numbers and hands which add an extra touch of class to the watch. The strap and case are silver plated and in excellent condition with no missing marcasite's. The strap has an internal circumference of 16 cm so will fit a wrist up to about 15.5 cm in circumference. It has a good clasp with the added security of a little clasp on the side of the strap and a safety chain. Fully working and keeping good time having had a light service. A gorgeous Art Deco cocktail watch...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Marcasite, Mixed Metal
Chopard Diamond Gold 18K Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Geneva, CH
Chopard Diamond 18K white gold wristwatch.
Mother-of-pearl Rectangle dial.
Signed Chopard. Numbered 13/6973-20. 559119, 488 1.
Swiss marks.
Strap is d...
Category
1990s European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, c1933, Newly Serviced.
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this lovely Art Deco ladies wrist watch which looks great for both evening and day dress. Made by the US watchmak...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Other
Art Deco Back Dial Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
For the discerning buyers out there who wish a less than generic looking watch, who aspire for something not only classy but very distinctively Art Deco then this maybe the timepiece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Platinum White Gold Art Deco Diamond Spphire Wrist Watch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This stunning and very elegant oval 1920 Art Deco wrist watch features a platinum with blue Sappires and Diamonds case along with the dial's stylized numerals. The white gold mesh ba...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Platinum White Gold Art Deco Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This stunning and very elegant oval 1920 Art Deco wrist watch features a platinum and Diamonds case along with the dial's stylized numerals. The white gold mesh band is smooth, sleek...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ladies Manual Watch by Gruen, c1929
By Gruen
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this truly beautiful ladies original Art Deco manual wrist watch with original strap. The main case is engine turned 14k white gold filled with enamel as accents. Heavy art deco decorative engraving to the case and superb circular numeral dial. Made in by Gruen watch makers with a Swiss manual wind up movement which has a fine classic 5AP calibre, and is running very well on 15 jewels. The movement is working well & keeping good time having been serviced. Please note this is a vintage watch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks, circa 1930s
Located in Westward ho, GB
Great Art Deco geometric styling and colour, can't be confused with any other era can they? Condition is great with very mid signs of usage. Originating from England and ideal for an...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wrist Watches
Art Deco Diamond Watch by Gübelin in Platinum 950 and White Gold 750
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful Art Deco wristwatch by Swiss jeweller Gübelin is an elegant and timeless bijou with a fine hand-wound movement from the company's own watchmaking atelier.
The round c...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Men's Geometric Enamel Cufflinks, circa 1930s
Located in Westward ho, GB
Fabulous pair of matching Art Deco men’s cufflinks with a great geometric pattern. Silver toned metal with red enamel decoration and dating to the 1930's make this links very distinc...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wrist Watches
French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A late Art Deco, diamond and platinum cocktail watch, set with approximately 10.00ct of old-cut diamonds. The dial is rectangular and is painted with black, Art Deco style, Arabic nu...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold.
CIRCA: 1967
CASE NUMBER: 2650836
MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1137844
REF.: 3503
CASE MATERIAL: 18K ye...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Platinum white gold Diamond French Art Deco Mechanical Wristwatch, 1925
Located in Poitiers, FR
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Bracelet Dress Watch with Big Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Bracelet Dress Watch With Big Diamonds
Movement: Mechanical Manual Winding
Functions: Hours, minutes
Material: Platinum
Case: Case 10 mm x 22.5 mm Thickness 7.1 mm, sapphire glass.
Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals.
Strap: Diamond bracelet strap...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Black Dial Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Never worn this timepiece has been kept in a drawer for several dozen years, these watches were found in a factory in Berlin buried away and only brought to light 80 odd years later,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Cocktail Watch by Hamilton, Circa 1940
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 0.95 carat diamond and black onyx, platinum cocktail watch by 'Hamilton'; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This impressive vintage Art Deco diamond watch has been crafted in platinum.
The watch has a rectangular dial with plain black Arabic hour numerals displayed within rectangular designs, the outer one marked as the chapter ring.
The Art Deco watch is fitted with shaped, blued steel hands, and the face clearly displays the text 'Hamilton'.
The crown/winder of this manual wind watch is plain and unembellished.
The watch bezel and lugs are embellished with thirty-six pavé set eight-cut diamonds, and ornamented with two shaped black onyx panels.
This fine vintage diamond cocktail watch is fitted with a platinum gold bootlace style strap which secures to the reverse with a plain flip clasp.
The watch is fitted with a Swiss 17 jewels...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Lady's Platinum Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
The rectangular dial with Arabic nu...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Lady Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch, 18kt Wt Gold & Plat, France, c1935
Located in London, GB
Weight: 31.90gr
Metal: 18kt White Gold and Platinum
Stones: 49 Diamonds
• Total Carat Weight: 2.50ct approx
• Cut: 14 Baguette / 35 Single cut
• Colour: H/I
• Clarity: VS/SI
Co...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Lady Wristwatch with Old Cut or Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
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...
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Bulova USA Watch Co. Platinum Doctors Wristwatch with Diamond Dial
By Bulova
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Bulova Platinum Doctors Wrist Watch with Diamond dial.
The watch comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Category
20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Sybarite Clockwork Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and in execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former arch...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Art Deco 0.78 carat ruby and 0.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set Omega watch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ladies Omega gold watch has been crafted in 18 k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
The watch has a rectangular dial with Roman numerals at twelve, three, six and nine, in addition to simple applied bead hour markers.
The face clearly displays the maker's mark 'OMEGA' and is fitted with pencil hands.
This manual wind watch is fitted with a plain crown/winder, placed discreetly within the watch frame.
The rectangular frame is fitted with a lobed row design hinged push fit cover, embellished with ten 18k white gold pavé set eight-cut diamonds to the center row.
Sixteen square cut rubies are displayed to the outer rows within 18k yellow gold channel settings.
The bracelet of this Art Deco watch consists of seven larger plain and unembellished lobed links, which articulate via a single lobed link to the outer borders of the bracelet.
The watch secures with a longer clip clasp style fastening in the same design as the bracelet links, and benefits from the additional security of a fine link safety chain.
The watch is hallmarked to the reverse of the caseback with the gold guarantee marks '18k' and '750'.
This authentic 1950s watch is fitted with a manual wind Omega Watch Company 15 jewels, unadjusted Swiss movement.
This stunning Art Deco Omega watch...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ltd Edition Jager Lecoultre Grand Reverso 986 Duodate Double Sided Wristwatch
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare Limited Edition 0723/1500 Jager LeCoulter Grande Reverso 986 Duodate double sided wrist watch.
Well, where to begin! I had wanted a double sided grand (much larger than normal) reverse for around 20 years, I finally got my hands on this absolute stunner a short while ago and its everything I could have ever wanted. I now have my eyes on a vintage Daytona...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Enchanting Art Deco Platinum Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds, Valmon Geneve
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting Art Deco platinum ladies wristwatch with diamonds.
Manual winding.
Very good original condition.
The movement can be wound up and works.
Measurements without bracelets...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Exclusive women's diamond watch with diamonds, Bulova.
By Bulova
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exclusive women's diamond watch, Bulova, white gold 585/14K.
Total weight: 16.49 g.
The watch is set with a total of 50 diamonds and has a dial with Arabic numerals.
Envelope dime...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 9k gold Ladies Longines cocktail watch, bracelet strap
By Longines
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage 9ct gold ladies wristwatch.
It has a yellow gold case with a white dial with black Arabic numerals, blued steel hands and a subsidiary second dial, branded just a...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold
1930s Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark.
Charming jewel watch, it has a rectangular dial engraved with art deco pattern : flowers, geometric designs and curves, the back i...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ladies 9k gold Rolex wristwatch, Art Deco
By Rolex
Located in NEWARK, GB
The perfect classic timepiece is what you wil find with this vintage ladies 9ct gold Rolex wristwatch.
It features a hexagonal shape case in 9ct gold...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Ladies Watch Sapphire Diamond White Gold 18 Karrat Platinum Case
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this beautiful Art-Deco style ladies watch. The bracelet is made in Italy by Uno a Erre. This exceptional piece of jewellery has a platinum case and a white gold bracelet, g...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier LC Large GM LM Tortoise Lacquer Vermeil Gold + Box
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning ones
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace, Barbara Hutton, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol, Yves Saint Laurent, Truman Capote, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Jean Cocteau, Mohamed Ali amongst countless others.
Cartier's collection of "must" watches, in vermeil, was launched in 1977. It takes the L.C Tank shape with its sapphire cabochon crown. The iconic design of the Louis Cartier Tank associated with the novelty of these colors will make this collection a worldwide success.
The version of the Tank must presented to you is the 1977 version : Tank L. C. vermeil case, dial without numerals, Ecaille, Tortoise Shell Lacquer.
Make the perfect gift with this fabulous Tank Must de Cartier.
MODEL
Tank Must de Cartier – Classic railway pattern.
Size : Large GM LM
The serial numbers are voluntarily blurred on the case back photography.
CASE MATERIAL:
Gold plated on sterling silver gold plated (Vermeil)
Dial, case and movement signed.
CASE DIMENSION(S):
23 x 30 mm (excluding the crown)
DIAL:
Ecaille Tortoise Shell lacquered Dial.
With a light spider patina.
Golden swords hands.
FRONT GLASS:
Mineral glass.
MOVEMENT :
Cartier 78-1 caliber (same caliber of the 18k solid gold Tank Louis Cartier model)
Manual winding movement
STRAP:
New unbranded leather strap
BUCKLE MATERIAL:
Original Cartier Gold plated Buckle
INCLUDED :
Accompanied by its original Must de Cartier box.
CONDITION REPORT :
The watch was inspected by our professional watchmaker in Paris. The watch movement running well, keeping time. The case is in great condition, the glass is without mark, the dial is perfect with a light spider patina. Only thing to note is a gold plated lost barely visible on the case back (upper left). A true must have. Our complete description have value of certificate of authenticity and appraisal.
In addition you can see a picture of the watch on a Cartier book...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Filled Gents Wristwatch by Bulova, Fully Serviced, c1944
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this very stylish gents 14k rose gold filled wristwatch, made by Bulova watch company New York and dates to 1944. In super condition with stainless back fre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Stylish Art Deco Gents Wrist Watch Old Stock Never Worn, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
This fabulous watch is Swiss made, dating to the late 30's with a very distinctive dial that ensures this watch couldn't be mistaken for any other era. A luxurious design of its time...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Gents Tank Style Watch by Rubur, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
For those gents out there who desire a less than generic looking watch, who aspire for something not only classy but very distinctively Art Deco then this maybe the timepiece for you...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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